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Event: CEC 591     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
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 misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Brophy moves out of range of the leg kick from Hapitchou.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brophy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Brophy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hapitchou on the side of the head.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hapitchou finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Hapitchou.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Hapitchou lands with a right hand.
Brophy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hapitchou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Brophy.#T1#
Brophy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Hapitchou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hapitchou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Hapitchou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brophy cracks the inside of Hapitchou's front leg.
Brophy throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Brophy slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapitchou takes one to the side of the head.
Hapitchou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Brophy misses. #T2#
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou fakes the leg kick and cracks Brophy in the body.
Donk. Hapitchou catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Hapitchou tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hapitchou.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hapitchou tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hapitchou breaks the clinch. #T3#
Brophy throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Brophy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Brophy.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy right hand. Brophy should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick there by Brophy.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brophy thumps Hapitchou with a low kick.
Hapitchou lands with a right hand.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but Brophy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brophy throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Brophy cracks Hapitchou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brophy slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
Brophy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Hapitchou avoids them all with ease.
Hapitchou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brophy is looking to chop away at Hapitchou's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hapitchou cracks Brophy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Brophy staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
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 Davie Brophy will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Brophy tries to clinch up but Hapitchou circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hapitchou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Hapitchou down.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Hapitchou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hapitchou.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brophy tries to score with a low kick but Hapitchou moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brophy wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Brophy checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Brophy slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy is looking to clinch.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Brophy avoids it.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brophy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hapitchou walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brophy in his tracks.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Brophy.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab.
Hapitchou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brophy lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Hapitchou keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy misses the jab.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Brophy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hapitchou will feel that in the morning.
Hapitchou lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hapitchou.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Hapitchou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Hapitchou throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick. #T4#
Hapitchou defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Hapitchou - just one landing.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hapitchou to score with a decent uppercut.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Hapitchou lands a head shot.
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hapitchou lands with an overhand left.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Brophy staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Brophy misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Brophy.
Nice uppercut there from Hapitchou.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Brophy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brophy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hapitchou.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Brophy lands an uppercut.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brophy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hapitchou can turn it around.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hapitchou's elbow.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the head.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the head.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy takes a shot to the head.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brophys head.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy misses with some punches.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Brophy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hapitchou.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hapitchou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
Hapitchou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hapitchou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Hapitchou off the cage and back into range.
Brophy takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou thumps Brophy with a low kick.
Brophy connects with the punch.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Hapitchou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou stuns Brophy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot that snaps Brophy's head back.
Hapitchou is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brophy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PePe Hapitchou.
I think Hapitchou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 585     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Hapitchou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Bronson.
As Bronson backs away, Hapitchou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronson lunges at Hapitchou with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hapitchou's hand.
Hapitchou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hapitchou jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a good, hard body kick but Bronson shrugs it off. #T1#
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Bronson.#KD#
Hapitchou sends Bronson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hapitchou is motioning to the referee to let Bronson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Bronson is rocked!
Bronson looks for a takedown but Hapitchou sprawls well.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson seems to have recovered his senses.
BAM! Hapitchou delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bronson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 577     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Dilli.
Hapitchou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Hapitchou does it's job there.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Dilli fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hapitchou slams his shin into Dilli's torso.
Dilli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilli misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Dilli misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Dilli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou tries to work over Dilli's front leg with a kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Dilli checks it.
Hapitchou is looking to chop away at Dilli's legs.
Dilli staying out of range there.
Hapitchou needs to keep his hands up - Dilli had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou staying out of range there.#T1#
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dilli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Dilli.
Hapitchou lands a really nice looking cross but Dilli seems unphased.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Dilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilli scores with a nice strike.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Dilli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilli scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Dilli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilli clobbers Hapitchou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Dilli moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Dilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilli walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a nice body shot.
Dilli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilli scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Hapitchou dips to his left and cracks Dilli with an uppercut!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Dilli avoids it.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dilli's calf.
Dilli slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Dilli throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilli.
Dilli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilli scores with a three punch combo!
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilli.
Hapitchou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilli under the eye.
Hapitchou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hapitchou connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Dilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilli works Hapitchou's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but Dilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou stuns Dilli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Dilli ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dilli.
A low kick from Hapitchou is predictable there
and Dilli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Dilli slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou ducks right into an uppercut from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilli lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Dilli finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Dilli stuns Hapitchou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Temel Dilli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hapitchou.
That kick from Dilli tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Dilli there.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Dilli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dilli thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Dilli manages to avoid it.
Dilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Dilli is out of range.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilli is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with a body shot.
Dilli throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou works Dilli's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Dilli slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilli.
Dilli throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Dilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Dilli moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou with a jab.
Hapitchou slips a jab and a cross from Dilli.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick which misses Dilli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilli tries to avoid it.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Dilli's midsection.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.#T2#
Dilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Dilli slips under a jab.
Hapitchou throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilli is just out of range.
Dilli misses with a wild body shot.
Dilli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilli scores with a jab to the head.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dilli, right into the meat.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Dilli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilli throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilli. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Dilli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Dilli was well out of range.
Dilli tries to score with a low kick but Hapitchou moves his leg out of the way.
Dilli lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.#CL#
Hapitchou gets a clinch.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dilli fails to land.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Dilli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Dilli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Dilli.#T4#
Hapitchou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilli throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Dilli counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou looks for the body kick but Dilli saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou lands a head shot.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilli.#CL#
Dilli gets tackled into the cage by Hapitchou. Hapitchou maintains the clinch.
Hapitchou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Dilli has him pressed against the cage.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilli counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hapitchou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Dilli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hapitchou up against the cage.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushes Dilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilli lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou presses Dilli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Dilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli blocks an uppercut.
Dilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilli working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but Dilli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilli blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Dilli misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Dilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hapitchou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilli is trying to force a seperation but Hapitchou has the dominant position.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Dilli.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hapitchou. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilli gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilli backwards.
Dilli pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
PePe Hapitchou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Dilli is rocked!
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilli is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dilli - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilli controls his hands.
Dilli seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hapitchou scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou gets through Dilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dilli.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Dilli controls the action.
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 Dilli walks away with a smile on his face. Hapitchou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hapitchou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
Dilli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Dilli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Dilli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilli throws a one two combo.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Dilli misses with a straight right.
Dilli lands a head kick!
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilli misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

PePe Hapitchou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEC 570     
Date:   Feb 21, 2018
#R1#
Hapitchou cracks Vogler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking body shot.
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Vogler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the leg kick from Vogler.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
The crowd cheers as Vogler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hapitchou doesn't seem phased though.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot that sends Vogler's belly button to the back.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Vogler misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Vogler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Vogler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Vogler as he connects with a hook.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vogler on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Vogler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Vogler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vogler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Hapitchou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hapitchou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vogler checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Vogler throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Vogler jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Vogler scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hapitchou thuds his right hand into Vogler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Vogler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Hapitchou gets a clinch.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hapitchou as Vogler tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogler.
Hapitchou lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vogler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Vogler.
Hapitchou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Vogler works on Hapitchou's body with a couple of short punches.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Vogler scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogler.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Vogler lands a right hand.
Vogler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hapitchou.#T3#
Vogler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vogler takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Vogler working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hapitchou works on Vogler's body with a couple of short punches.
Hapitchou fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Vogler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hapitchou lands with a left to the head.
Vogler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hapitchou up against the cage.
Hapitchou gets through Vogler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou lands a shot to the body.
Vogler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hapitchou is keeping busy.#T4#
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushes Vogler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vogler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunter Vogler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PePe Hapitchou.
Hapitchou works on Vogler's body with a couple of short punches.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogler controls his hands.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou gets through Vogler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vogler to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Vogler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vogler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Vogler.
Vogler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Hapitchou clinches up with Vogler and pushes him back against the cage.
Vogler looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Vogler.
Vogler looking to stall.
Vogler wants to stall.
Vogler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vogler is looking to control Hapitchou's arms but Hapitchou gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vogler has his back to the cage.
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vogler.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voglers head.
A short uppercut from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vogler scores with a shot to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Vogler controls the action. #T1#
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogler.
Hapitchou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hapitchou's elbow.
A short right from Vogler.
Vogler blocks an uppercut.
Vogler stalling the fight.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vogler.
Hapitchou tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hapitchou lands a left hand.
Vogler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vogler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vogler 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.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Vogler.
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogler tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Vogler has him pressed against the cage.
Vogler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body.
Vogler tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hapitchou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Vogler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Vogler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogler controls his hands.
Hapitchou lands with a short shot to the head.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogler controls his hands. #T4#
Hapitchou digs a right hand into Vogler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vogler's gas tank.
Hapitchou lands a body shot.
Vogler scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler blocking some punches.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou - that landed with a thud.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vogler looking to stall.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voglers head.
Hapitchou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vogler backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vogler throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vogler is looking to clinch.
Hapitchou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Vogler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vogler at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vogler scores with a nice strike.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hapitchou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hapitchou lands an overhand right.
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hapitchou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Vogler off the cage and back into range.
Vogler throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vogler thinking.
Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogler steps away.#T1#
Vogler takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Hapitchou.
Vogler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vogler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Vogler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vogler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou looks to clinch
and Vogler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Vogler.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou fakes the leg kick and cracks Vogler in the body.
Hapitchou jabs at Vogler's body.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
Hapitchou feints a counter leg kick.
Vogler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Hapitchou darts in and clinches Vogler up against the cage.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogler.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vogler.
Vogler prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vogler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Hapitchou lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hapitchou.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hapitchou is keeping busy.
Vogler blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Vogler. #TD2#
Hapitchou pulls guard.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunter Vogler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Vogler from controlling successfully.
Vogler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hapitchou looking to control. #T4#
Vogler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vogler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hapitchou is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Vogler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hapitchou connects with a right hand. Vogler shakes it off.
Vogler throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vogler. Vogler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vogler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to PePe Hapitchou.
Well Hapitchou 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

PePe Hapitchou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou slips under a jab.
Hapitchou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Good standup being displayed there by Hapitchou as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou wants to slow Turkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou. #T1#
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou wants to clinch but Turkinen slips to the side
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Turkinen lands with a right hand.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hapitchou has managed to clinch.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen.
A short left from Turkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hapitchou.
Turkinen misses with some punches.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Turkinen gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Turkinen manages to break the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou thumps Turkinen with a low kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turkinen gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Hapitchou's belly button to the back.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Turkinen moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turkinen throws a right and a left that Hapitchou avoids nicely.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Turkinen.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Turkinen's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Turkinen misses with a body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hapitchou misses.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turkinen thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hapitchou is looking to land body kicks.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Turkinen sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen lands with a straight right. Hapitchou didn't see that one coming.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hapitchou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
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.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Hapitchou ducks right into an uppercut from Turkinen.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou wants to slow Turkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hapitchou lands with a hook. Turkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen sizes up Hapitchou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Hapitchou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turkinen with a body shot.
Hapitchou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turkinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hapitchou.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou lands with an overhand left.
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Hapitchou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hapitchou's head.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.#T4#
Turkinen fails with the takedown
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hapitchou lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Turkinen is rocked!
Turkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Oh Turkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turkinen walks into a left hand.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hapitchou but Hapitchou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou throws out a counter right but Turkinen avoids it with no problem.
Turkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hapitchou momentarily.
Turkinen jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen digs a good body shot into Hapitchou's ribs.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Turkinen throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turkinen throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
A quick step to the side and Turkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen scores with a three punch combo!
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Hapitchou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen throwing a counter right hand but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hapitchou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target. #T4#
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Turkinen moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turkinen.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.

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 Jaako Turkinen.
I think Turkinen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

After the big win, Jaako Turkinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AD486: In the shadow     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou cracks the inside of Henry's front leg.
Henry throws a good cross that connects.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Henry works the jab nicely.
Henry scores with the left hand. Hapitchou knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry lands a jab.
Henry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Henry cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
Hapitchou lands with a cross.
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 does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Henry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hapitchou doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henry checks a leg kick.
Henry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hapitchou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hapitchou there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Hapitchou lands with a right hand.
Henry moves out of range of the body kick.
Hapitchou tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that Henry has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hapitchou backs up against the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Hapitchou.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Henry.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Hapitchou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henry connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry scores with a jab. Hapitchou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hapitchou. Hapitchou obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Henry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Henry misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hapitchou lands a body shot.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Henry lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou lands with an overhand left.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Hapitchou fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henry just manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.#T3#
Henry throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hapitchou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henry misses the jab.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henry's head backwards.
Hapitchou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
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!
Henry blocks a jab.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Henry lands a body shot.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Henry moves his leg out of the way.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henry thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou motions for Henry to come forward. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Hapitchou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Henry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hapitchou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henry looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Henry.#T1#
Hapitchou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hapitchou on the side of the head.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
A jab from Henry misses.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Hapitchou.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Henry. #T2#
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 scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Henry counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry misses with a hook
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Henry misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Henry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henry misses with a hook
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Hapitchou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hapitchou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry scores with a jab.
Hapitchou cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 staying out of range there.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Henry. #T4#
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Henry's defenses.
Hapitchou tries to move into range but Henry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henry misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hapitchou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry misses with a left hand
and Hapitchou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henry. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry lands with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou lands with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hapitchou digs a good hook to Henry's body.
Henry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hapitchou circles away quickly and effectively.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Henry.
Henry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a sloppy body shot
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hapitchou has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou. #T1#
Henry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henry or not.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou blocking some punches. #BC2#
Henry breaks the clinch.
Henry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Hapitchou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Henry avoids it.#CL#
Hapitchou has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Hapitchou pushes Henry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Henry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Henry blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
Henry misses with a body punch.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Henry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hapitchou has him pressed against the cage.
Henry presses Hapitchou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Henry breaks from the clinch.
John Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Henry misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henry.
Henry misses the shot to the body.
Henry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target. #T3#
Hapitchou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henry.
Hapitchou sizes up Henry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Henry backs away, Hapitchou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Hapitchou throws out a powerful jab.
Henry misses with a body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henry thinking.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry throws out a powerful jab.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Henry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou scores with a push kick.
Henry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou wants to clinch up but Henry keeps it at a distance.
Hapitchou thuds his shin into the meat of Henry's side.
Henry throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Henry.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Henry.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD478: Prime selection     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a leg kick.
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou thumps Ramos with a low kick.
Ramos thows a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapitchou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Ramos throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Hapitchou's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Ramos
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Ramos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos cracks Hapitchou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Hapitchou counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Hapitchou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hapitchou backs up against the cage.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Hapitchou pushes Ramos away with a front kick.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Hapitchou walks into a left hand.
Hapitchou misses the jab.
Ramos slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.
Ramos lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a straight left. #T3#
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou cracks Ramos with an open hand slap.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Hapitchou digs a good body shot into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Ramos counters with a good low kick that Hapitchou was not able to check.
Ramos misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Ramos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hapitchou throws out a powerful jab.
Ramos swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos tests Hapitchou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
Ramos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramos slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Ramos swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos flicks out a counter leg kick but Hapitchou steps away.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Ramos throws a body kick that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
Ramos throws a lazy head kick
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou counters with a low kick, right behind Ramos 's knee.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ramos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hapitchou has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou scores with a hook.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramos. Ramos obviously looking to wear him down.
Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Hapitchou takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ramos fails to land.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hapitchou avoids it.
Hapitchou scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Ramos is rocked!#BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Ramos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramos. Hapitchou shrugs it off though. #T2#
Hapitchou misses the jab.
Ramos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Ramos stuns Hapitchou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Hapitchou rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ramos manages to break the clinch.
Ramos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos flicks out a counter leg kick but Hapitchou steps away.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Ramos slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramos feints and then cracks Hapitchou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hapitchou down.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
A big right from Ramos misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramos!
Ramos walks into a jab.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramos tries to work over Hapitchou's front leg with a kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Hapitchou scores with a hook.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos slips under a jab.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.#T4#
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou. #CL#
Hapitchou has Ramos up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Ramos wants to break free but Hapitchou has control.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Ramos moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Hapitchou rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hapitchou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramos works on Hapitchou's body with a couple of short punches.
Hapitchou misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Hapitchou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.#T2#
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Ramos misses
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Ramos's shoulder, as Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ramos digs a good body shot into Hapitchou's ribs.
Ramos tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hapitchou counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3##CL#
Hapitchou rushes Ramos and presses him up against the cage.
Hapitchou stops a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hapitchou lands with a left to the head.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramos pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Hapitchou lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Ramos tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Ramos lands a left hand.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hapitchou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

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.

 

Event: AD472: Another way     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Petrycki scores with the left hand. Hapitchou knows he should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Hapitchou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike. #BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrycki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrycki swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hapitchou clinches. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrycki throws an elbow but misses.
Petrycki working aggressively here.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hapitchou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Hapitchou on the inside.
Hapitchou blocking some punches.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrycki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrycki.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Petrycki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hapitchou lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hapitchou rushes Petrycki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses.
Petrycki missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Petrycki looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.#T2#
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Petrycki.
Hapitchou motions for Petrycki to come forward. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hapitchou moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Petrycki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Petrycki.
Petrycki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrycki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Petrycki - that landed with a thud.
Petrycki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrycki scores with a hook to the body.
Petrycki tries to land a knee to the head but Hapitchou blocks with his arms.
Petrycki tries to land knees in the clinch but Hapitchou avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Petrycki as the two fighters clinch.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range. #T3#
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrycki staying out of range there.
Petrycki throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrycki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hapitchou has closed the distance and engaged Petrycki in a clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou avoids the elbow strike from Petrycki, against the cage.
Petrycki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Petrycki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrycki tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrycki lands with a right to the head.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Petrycki.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrycki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrycki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Petrycki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Petrycki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrycki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrycki works on Hapitchou's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Petrycki lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A left and a right from Petrycki both land. Nice combination.
Petrycki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hapitchou clinches.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrycki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrycki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrycki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrycki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Petrycki scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrycki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrycki looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hapitchou misses.#CL2#
Hapitchou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Petrycki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Petrycki misses the jab.
Hapitchou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Hapitchou rushes Petrycki and presses him up against the cage.
Petrycki can't break the clinch.
Petrycki prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrycki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Hapitchou on the inside.
Petrycki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrycki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrycki lands a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Petrycki.
A nice left hand lands by Hapitchou.
Petrycki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrycki pushes off an throws an elbow but Hapitchou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrycki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petryckis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrycki.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrycki misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hapitchou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrycki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hapitchou is defending well for now.
Petrycki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but Petrycki blocks it.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Petrycki has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Hapitchou gets through Petrycki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A body shot lands from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a left to the head.
Petrycki pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Petrycki fails to land 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 Petrycki backwards.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrycki lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Petrycki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hapitchous head.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the side of Petrycki's head.
Petrycki lands a hook that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrycki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with some punches. #T4#
Petrycki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
A short right from Hapitchou.
Petrycki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Petrycki.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Hapitchou pushes Petrycki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrycki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrycki.
Petrycki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Petrycki prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou pushes Petrycki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hapitchou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrycki - that will leave a mark!
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and Petrycki counters with a nice body shot.
Petrycki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hapitchou's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Hapitchou closes the distance and clinches.
Petrycki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrycki.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrycki.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou blocks an elbow strike.
Petrycki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou lands with a light punch inside.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
Petrycki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou throws the left hand but Petrycki avoids the punch easily.
Petrycki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Petrycki.
Petrycki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Petrycki.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrycki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Petrycki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Petrycki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrycki fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
Petrycki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Petrycki moves out of range easily.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Hapitchou gets a clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Petrycki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hapitchou.
Petrycki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Petrycki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hapitchou won't allow it.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Petrycki. #T3#
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch.
Hapitchou is looking to chop away at Petrycki's legs.
Petrycki lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Hapitchou instigates a clinch.
Petrycki pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrycki lands a body shot.
Petrycki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou pushes Petrycki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Petrycki misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
A head punch on the inside from Petrycki fails to land.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrycki. #T4#
Petrycki can't break the clinch.
Petrycki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hapitchou. #BC#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hapitchou clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrycki misses with some punches.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Hapitchou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrycki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hapitchou cracks Petrycki with a nice body shot.
Petrycki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrycki.
Petrycki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hapitchou.
Petrycki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hapitchou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD464: Magic Mirror     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Hapitchou moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hapitchou manages to break the clinch.
Hapitchou fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoshino off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hoshino.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoshino lands an overhand right.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoshino has time to react.
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 tries to clinch up.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshino doesn't seem phased though.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
A punch lands to the side of Hapitchou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoshino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hoshino swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino lands a head shot.
Hapitchou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hapitchou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good work by Hoshino as he checks the leg kick.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hapitchou misses with a head kick.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.#T3#
Hapitchou lunges at Hoshino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoshino's hand.
Hapitchou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoshino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hapitchou scores with a hook.
Hoshino swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
Hoshino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Hapitchou - just one landing.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Hapitchou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hoshino throws a sloppy body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Hapitchou's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino throws a sloppy body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hoshino misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou. #T1#
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hapitchou throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
A lazy left from Hoshino finds it's target.
Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hapitchou was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hapitchou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hapitchou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoshino with a body shot.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hapitchou.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hoshino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
A little jabbing left from Hapitchou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoshino takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hapitchou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hapitchou explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the nose.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Hapitchou's shoulder, as Hapitchou tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoshino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hapitchou's head backwards.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hapitchou punishes Hoshino's body with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino clobbers Hapitchou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Hoshino.
Hapitchou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoshino moves out of range of the leg kick from Hapitchou.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hapitchou's head backwards.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Hoshino misses. #T3#
Hapitchou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hapitchou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou lands the left hand.
Hapitchou swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hapitchou misses.#T4#
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hapitchou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Hapitchou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hoshino lands with a cross.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kantaro Hoshino!

During a confident post fight interview, Kantaro Hoshino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 527 - Scorched     
Date:   May 26, 2017
#R1#
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hapitchou's sensitive parts.
Tsoi throws a solid leg kick but Hapitchou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsoi.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
Tsoi scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Tsoi throws an overhand right that lands on Hapitchou's shoulder, as Hapitchou tries to avoid the shot.
Hapitchou blocks a leg kick.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsoi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsoi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Tsoi connects with a looping right hand.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi tries to move into range but Hapitchou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsoi throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi is looking to wear down Hapitchou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hapitchou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Tsoi catches Hapitchou right on the button with a cross.
Hapitchou dodges the punch combination from Tsoi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsoi throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsoi blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Tsoi is looking to counter punch.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to clinch there but Hapitchou circles away. #T3#
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsoi. That snapped Hapitchou's head back.
Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsoi momentarily.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsoi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Tsoi throwing a counter right hand but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Tsoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsoi throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Hapitchou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi avoids the head kick by Hapitchou.
A quick step to the side and Tsoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi dominated 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.
#R2#
Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Hapitchou stumbling back into the cage.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Tsoi checks it.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Tsoi sees coming a mile off.
Tsoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Hapitchou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tsoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hapitchou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tsoi has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Tsoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hapitchou can do to turn this around?
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Hapitchou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hapitchou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsoi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Tsoi moves out of range.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi cracks Hapitchou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Hapitchou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou throws a fast counter high kick but Tsoi manages to duck under it in time.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
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!
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Tsoi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hapitchou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Tsoi catches Hapitchou right on the button with a cross.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Tsoi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hapitchou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tsoi slows the pace down. #T3#
Tsoi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hapitchou is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsoi is staying tight to Hapitchou's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tsoi wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping him busy.
Hapitchou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsoi trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Tsoi working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Tsoi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
A little jabbing left from Hapitchou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hapitchou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi tries a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
A left lands for Tsoi.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Tsoi ducks right into an uppercut from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Hapitchou's ribs.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Tsoi forces Hapitchou back against the cage and clinches.
Tsoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tsoi manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hapitchou's sensitive parts.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hapitchou misses with the body kick
and Tsoi counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tsoi.
Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Tsoi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hapitchou.
Tsoi lands a nice hook to Hapitchou's body. Hapitchou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hapitchou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsoi lands with an overhand left.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsoi scores with a jab.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tsoi lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Hapitchou down.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Hapitchou blocks the body kick.
Donk. Hapitchou catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
PePe Hapitchou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hapitchou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi jabs Hapitchou right on the nose. Hapitchou blinks but takes it well.
Tsoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hapitchou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsoi's calf.
Tsoi pushes Hapitchou away with a front kick.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that misses
and Tsoi counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!

A very excited looking Viktor Tsoi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Syn 523 - Recovery     
Date:   May 05, 2017
#R1#
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou misses with a two punch combination.
Skrumbo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Skrumbo was well out of range.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo scores with a hook.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo cracks Hapitchou with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
A counter left hand to the body from Skrumbo misses its target.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skrumbo on the side of the head.
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Hapitchou lands with a hook. Skrumbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hapitchou takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
A head kick misses from Skrumbo .
Hapitchou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hapitchou is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like PePe Hapitchou has been cut.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Skrumbo 's head but Skrumbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Hapitchou misses with a wild combination.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Skrumbo misses.
A lazy body kick from Hapitchou
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Skrumbo slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Hapitchou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Skrumbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Skrumbo misses.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot that sends Hapitchou's belly button to the back.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo stuns Hapitchou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrumbo misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a series of strikes. Skrumbo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo throws a good cross that connects.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Skrumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skrumbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skrumbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou wants to slow Skrumbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrumbo lands a nice hook to Hapitchou's body. Hapitchou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skrumbo jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Skrumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Skrumbo misses
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Skrumbo ducked under it nicely.
Skrumbo lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hapitchou.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hapitchou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skrumbo has got the better of the exchanges.
Hapitchou misses with a head kick.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hapitchou in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
Skrumbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hapitchou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skrumbo with a jab.
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Good shot there by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Hapitchou is rocked!
Skrumbo blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hapitchou is still on wobbly legs! Can Skrumbo finish him?
BOOM! Skrumbo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hapitchou. Hapitchou tries to recover but Skrumbo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hapitchou lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Skrumbo !
A relieved looking Da Skrumbo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Hapitchou.
A head kick misses from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nilkki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hapitchou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nilkki somewhat.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range. #CL#
Nilkki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Nilkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Nilkki checks it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Hapitchou. No joy for Nilkki on that attempt.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilkki's head backwards.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki shoots in but Hapitchou avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Nilkki saw that one coming.#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilkki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hapitchou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands. #BC#
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Nilkki slips the punch.
Nilkki throws a counter high kick but Hapitchou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Hapitchou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.#T4#
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilkki off the cage and back into 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!
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.#CL#
Nilkki takes the fight into the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Nilkki is trying to pull guard but Hapitchou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hapitchou is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki slips under a jab.
Nilkki lands a high kick!
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
Hapitchou replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nilkki blocks it well.
Hapitchou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hapitchou looks to move away, Nilkki throws a big counter combo but Hapitchou just gets out of the way.
Nilkki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hapitchou is fending him off so far but Nilkki persists. Nope, Hapitchou circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Hapitchou circles away.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.#T1#
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki looks to clinch
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hapitchou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapitchou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
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 connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou lands with a slapping head kick.
Hapitchou throws a nice looking combination but Nilkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
Nilkki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hapitchou as he jumps to the side.
Hapitchou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Nilkki moves to clinch but Hapitchou breaks away
and Hapitchou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.#CUT2#
Pikku Nilkki's cut is getting worse.
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nilkki's hands.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Nilkki tries to clinch but Hapitchou is having none of it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hapitchou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Hapitchou keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hapitchou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hapitchou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hapitchou's waist but Hapitchou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilkki off to one side.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hapitchou manages to circle out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hapitchou - the referee stops the clock and Nilkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hapitchou. Nilkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!#CUT2#
Pikku Nilkki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.#TD#
Nilkki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hapitchou to the mat! Hapitchou manages to get full guard.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Hapitchou has his hands on Nilkki's head, controlling the position.
Nilkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Hapitchou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nilkki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hapitchou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nilkki has managed to get both his arms back between Hapitchou's legs - danger averted.
Nilkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hapitchou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hapitchou controls Nilkki momentarily but Nilkki frees himself.
Hapitchou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki wants to stand but Hapitchou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Nilkki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hapitchou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hapitchou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki stands and throws Hapitchou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki postures up.
Hapitchou is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hapitchou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilkki off and has taken his back!
Hapitchou controls the position.
Hapitchou tries to keep control of the position but Nilkki is staying busy.
Nilkki can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nilkki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hapitchou 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EVO 03312017     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou misses with a hook
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou connects with a single shot there.
Hawkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkins.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the head.
Hapitchou feints and then cracks Hawkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawkins down.
Good leg kick by Hapitchou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Hawkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Hapitchou is having none of it.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hawkins throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.#T2#
Hapitchou cracks Hawkins with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkins connects with a right hand. Hapitchou shakes it off.
Hapitchou throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hapitchou.
Hawkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawkins checks the leg kick.
Hawkins throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot that snaps Hawkins's head back. #T3#
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hapitchou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hapitchou throws an off balance right hand
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hapitchou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Hawkins counters with a series of strikes. Hapitchou will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Hawkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins slips a jab from Hapitchou.
Hawkins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou misses with a hook
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hapitchou's sensitive parts.
Hawkins connects with a right hand. Hapitchou shakes it off.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Hawkins. #T1#
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a right hand. Hawkins shakes it off.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins feints a counter leg kick.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.#T2#
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hapitchou's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkins cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap.
Hapitchou cracks Hawkins with a good jab.#T3#
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Hapitchou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawkins is looking to chop away at Hapitchou's legs.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkins feints a counter leg kick.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.#T4#
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Hapitchou.
Hawkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hapitchou cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
letting Hawkins counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hapitchou thuds a left hand into Hawkins's 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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawkins is able to avoid easily.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hapitchou lands a head kick. Hawkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawkins as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Hapitchou finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Hawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Hawkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawkins cracks Hapitchou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Hawkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Hawkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but Hawkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Hapitchou swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range. #T3#
Hapitchou misses the jab.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins counters with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Hawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hapitchou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Hawkins sizes up Hapitchou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Hawkins is looking to slow Hapitchou down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hapitchou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him.
Hawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hapitchou misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Hawkins.
Well Hawkins 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
Camatta moves forwards but Hapitchou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camatta is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Camatta misses.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hapitchou motions for Camatta to come forward. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Camatta defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Camatta does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Camatta finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Hapitchou tried to score with a low kick but Camatta checks it.#T1##TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Camatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Camatta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camatta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DJs Locker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hapitchou is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Camatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hapitchou moves into full guard.
Hapitchou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camatta throws a big elbow that misses.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Camatta 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.
It looks like Camatta might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hapitchou.
Camatta swings widly with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camatta blocks a low kick nicely.
Camatta lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hapitchou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camatta with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camatta misses with a takedown
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Antonio Camatta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta connects with a high kick.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Camatta lands an overhand right.
Camatta scores with a head kick. Hapitchou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Camatta moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Camatta thows a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Camatta avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Camatta takes one to the chin there.
Hapitchou tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Camatta lands with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Camatta ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy right hand. Camatta should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camatta.
Hapitchou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camatta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hapitchou as he avoids it easily.
Camatta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Hapitchou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camatta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Camatta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camatta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well. #T2#
Camatta throws a low kick, looking for Hapitchou's leg but Hapitchou calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
PePe Hapitchou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
Camatta misses the body punch
and Hapitchou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camatta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Camatta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Camatta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camatta wants to land a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range. #T3#
Camatta looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
Camatta moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Camatta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hapitchou at a distance.
Hapitchou throws a right and a left that Camatta avoids nicely.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Hapitchou's knee but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Camatta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camatta tries to clinch but Hapitchou moves away
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Camatta down.
Hapitchou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camatta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou misses with the combination.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camatta scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camatta.
Hapitchou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
and Camatta counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Camatta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Camatta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Camatta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camatta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a double jab.
Camatta throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range. #TD2#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hapitchou to the ground. Camatta is now in Hapitchou's guard.#SUB#
Hapitchou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camatta is stalling in the full guard.
Hapitchou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hapitchou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Camatta has passed into half guard!
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg. #T1#
Hapitchou is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta is trying to control. Hapitchou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camatta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hapitchou trying to control but Camatta postures up.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta slips a nice elbow through Hapitchou's hands, connecting with Hapitchou's forehead.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hapitchou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camatta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hapitchou managing to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Hapitchou working for a triangle but Camatta defends it easily.
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hapitchou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Camatta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camatta.
Hapitchou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camatta.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hapitchou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Camatta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hapitchou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Camatta will feel that in the morning.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou.
Camatta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hapitchou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hapitchou throws a good cross that connects.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.

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.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hapitchou, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

A victorious PePe Hapitchou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos     
Date:   Jan 26, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Vamoosh cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
Vamoosh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hapitchou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vamoosh counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou connects with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Vamoosh gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
Hapitchou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
Hapitchou scores with a shoulder strike.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh digs a right hand underneath Hapitchou's ribcage. Hapitchou let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Vamoosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vamoosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vamoosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Hapitchou blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hapitchou - that landed with a thud.
Hapitchou gets through Vamoosh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vamoosh blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hapitchou. #T2#
Hapitchou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vamoosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vamoosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a shot to the body.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by Vamoosh.
A short right from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vamoosh.
Good body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Hapitchou managing to block the knees to the body from Vamoosh.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Vamoosh taking a breather.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh works on Hapitchou's body with a couple of short punches.
Vamoosh working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vamoosh.
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!
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hapitchou controls his hands.
Vamoosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hapitchou is working Vamoosh over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou. #T4#
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vamoosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vamoosh lands a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vamoosh scores with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 working aggressively here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hapitchou blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands an uppercut.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vamoosh on the inside.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vamoosh trying to stall but Hapitchou improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou avoiding damage as Vamoosh throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh dominated that round.
That's time! Hapitchou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hapitchou slips a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vamoosh misses the jab.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body. Vamoosh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from Vamoosh tenderised Hapitchou's leg. Hapitchou is trying to keep his angry face on.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamoosh punishes Hapitchou's body with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vamoosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Vamoosh moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou lands with a straight right. Vamoosh didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Vamoosh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.#T1#
Vamoosh misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hapitchou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Hapitchou's shoulder, as Hapitchou tries to avoid the shot.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Hapitchou's shoulder, as Hapitchou tries to avoid the shot.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou scores with a jab. Vamoosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hapitchou has time to react.
Vamoosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh counters with an outside leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Hapitchou misses. #T2#
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hapitchou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vamoosh throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check.
Hapitchou misses with a combination
and Vamoosh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Vamoosh connects with an inside leg kick.
Vamoosh with a jab.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
Vamoosh wants to clinch but Hapitchou slips to the side
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Vamoosh. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hapitchou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vamoosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou walks into a left hand.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh lands a slapping body shot.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Hapitchou slips a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses
letting Vamoosh counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Vamoosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vamoosh.
A head kick misses from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick which misses Hapitchou's front leg but catches the back leg as Hapitchou tries to avoid it.
Vamoosh cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hapitchou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Vamoosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vamoosh scores with a nice strike.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Vamoosh blocks it.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Hapitchou is rocked!
Vamoosh pounces like a tiger and cracks Hapitchou with a vicious hook! Hapitchou is down but not out! Vamoosh follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ravi Vamoosh!
Ravi Vamoosh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CFC 413 - Olympics Rd 2     
Date:   Dec 14, 2016
#R1#
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hapitchou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saibot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that misses.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot scores with the left hand. Hapitchou knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Saibot slips the punch.#T2#
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the leg kick from Saibot.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou jabs at Saibot's body.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Saibot looks to land a combination but Hapitchou avoids it well.
Saibot walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Saibot misses the jab.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot misses with a double jab
and Hapitchou counters with a one-two to the body.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Saibot is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hapitchou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saibot lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Hapitchou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
A jab lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Saibot avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Saibot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with an outside leg kick.
Saibot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Hapitchou tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Hapitchou throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Hapitchou only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou lands a slapping body shot.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hapitchou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saibot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot. #TD2#
Saibot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hapitchou on his heels. He'll look to pass Hapitchou's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Saibot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hapitchou looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Saibot trying to control but Hapitchou is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hapitchou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saibot is aware though and is defending well.
Hapitchou pulls Saibot in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Saibot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Saibot has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Saibot.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Saibot is looking for a kimura but Hapitchou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saibot drops an elbow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot advances to half guard. #T4#
Saibot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hapitchou!
Saibot avoids the attempt from Hapitchou to control.
Saibot wants to control the pace but Hapitchou is squirming around nicely.
Saibot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hapitchou is working to get back to half guard.
Saibot raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy left from Saibot finds it's target.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou with a jab.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target. #TD2#
Hapitchou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hapitchou trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hapitchou keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot passes into half guard.
Hapitchou trying to control here. #T2#
Saibot is looking to stall here but Hapitchou recovers full guard.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saibot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saibot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saibot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saibot passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hapitchou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot slips a nice elbow through Hapitchou's hands, connecting with Hapitchou's forehead.#T3#
Saibot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saibot prevents Hapitchou from improving his position.
Saibot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saibot is looking to take a break and control but Hapitchou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hapitchou trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura but Hapitchou is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hapitchou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving. #SUB#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hapitchou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saibot uses it to pass to side control.
Saibot scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Saibot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hapitchou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saibot but great work by Hapitchou.
Saibot tries to buck Hapitchou off but Hapitchou is having none of it.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot really 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.
#R4#
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Saibot slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Saibot.
Hapitchou throws a series of punches but Saibot moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saibot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Saibot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saibot misses the jab.
Hapitchou moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
Saibot tried to score with a low kick but Hapitchou checks it.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.#T1#
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou scores with a leg kick.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saibot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.#T2#
Hapitchou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a right hand to the body.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Hapitchou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saibot appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Saibot.#T3#
Saibot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hapitchou. Hapitchou obviously looking to wear him down.
Hapitchou pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saibot back to the cage. Hapitchou follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saibot doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot cracks Hapitchou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body. Hapitchou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hapitchou on the side of the head.
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Hapitchou avoids them all with ease.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.#T4#
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Saibot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Saibot throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Hapitchou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hapitchou finds it's way round the side to connect with Saibot's head.
Hapitchou connects with a single shot there.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot ducks right into an uppercut from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Saibot catches Hapitchou right on the button with a cross.
Saibot cracks a nice hook into Hapitchou's ribs.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Hapitchou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou counters with a series of strikes. Saibot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hapitchou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou walks into a left hand.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hapitchous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Saibot moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saibot.
Saibot defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Hapitchou misses.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.
Saibot misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Saibot off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Saibot.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Saibot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hapitchou struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saibot scoring with punches from side control.
Saibot is putting a hurting on Hapitchou here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hapitchou looking for a sweep but Saibot has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saibot with shots to the head and body - Hapitchou looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saibot trying to control but Hapitchou is having none of it. #T4#
Hapitchou is working to get back to half guard.
Saibot looking to control but Hapitchou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hapitchou tries to hold on but Saibot pushes him away.
Hapitchou is trying to escape the mount.
Saibot content just to control the position here.
Saibot looking to control but Hapitchou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!

Noob Saibot is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Noob Saibot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CFC 406     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Hapitchou lands a slapping body shot.
Cortes throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hapitchou. That did some damage!
Cortes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Cortes lands a head kick!
Cortes motions for Hapitchou to come forward. Cortes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Cortes.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortes throws out the jab.
Cortes tries to land a body kick
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Hapitchou.
Cortes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
Hapitchou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortes misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Cortes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortes scrambles back to his feet.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Cortes strikes.
Cortes tries to move into range but Hapitchou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Hapitchou's shoulder, as Hapitchou tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Hapitchou tenderised Cortes's leg. Cortes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hapitchou misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Hapitchou circles away.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Cortes strikes.
Hapitchou feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes connects with a nice looking jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hapitchou on the side of the head.
Hapitchou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cortes tries to move into range but Hapitchou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Cortes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hapitchou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortes lands with an overhand left.
Cortes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hapitchou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortes scrambles back to his feet.
Cortes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortes throws a body kick that misses.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes backing away here, and Hapitchou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Cortes.
Cortes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hapitchou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Cortes.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Hapitchou tenderised Cortes's leg. Cortes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes misses the body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortes.
Cortes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortes throws out the jab.
Hapitchou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
Hapitchou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cortes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hapitchou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortes. That's going to slow Hapitchou down.
Cortes throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes moves forwards but Hapitchou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Cortes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes scores with a spinning back kick!
Hapitchou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hapitchou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Cortes misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hapitchou misses the target.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hapitchou's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Cortes misses.
Cortes lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Cortes misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Hapitchou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortes doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortes.
Hapitchou connects with a jab.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Cortes.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hapitchou cracks Cortes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hapitchou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cortes connects with a body shot.#T4#
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!
Cortes blocks a jab.
Hapitchou lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes throwing a counter right hand but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Cortes thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Ferdinand Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Cortes throws a shot to the body.
Cortes lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that misses.
Cortes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Hapitchou lands.
Hapitchou throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Cortes.
Hapitchou follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
Hapitchou throws out a counter right but Cortes avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortes's head backwards.
Cortes throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cortes.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cortes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hapitchou. #T2#
Hapitchou is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
Cortes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cortes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Hapitchou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hapitchou throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Cortes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hapitchou misses.
Cortes throws a lazy body kick
and Hapitchou counters with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hapitchou, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Cortes wants to slow Hapitchou down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cortes swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Hapitchou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Cortes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hapitchou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou takes one to the side of the head.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cortes lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Cortes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hapitchou. Hapitchou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cortes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hapitchou if he has to take too many more of those.
Hapitchou swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but PePe Hapitchou just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Hapitchou misses with a low kick as Cortes jumps back.
Hapitchou catches Cortes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cortes catches Hapitchou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Cortes misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes throws a right hand that Hapitchou ducks under and follows up with a left that Hapitchou also avoids with ease.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cortes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hapitchou lands an overhand right.
Cortes throws a solid leg kick but Hapitchou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortes. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Cortes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him.
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.#T1#
Hapitchou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hapitchou blocks the body kick.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortes.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes lands with a cross.
Cortes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cortes throws a body kick that misses.
Cortes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortes tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cortes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hapitchou swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Cortes throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortes.
Hapitchou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Cortes's midsection.
Cortes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortes looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Cortes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hapitchou cracks Cortes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Cortes misses.
Cortes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Cortes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hapitchou. That one must have hurt.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Cortes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range and Cortes settles back down.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hapitchou thinking. #T4#
Cortes staying out of range there.
Hapitchou slips under a jab.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. Hapitchou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cortes.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortes moves away.
Cortes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hapitchou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou lands a jab.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
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 Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cortes. Hapitchou shrugs it off though.
Hapitchou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortes throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Hapitchou connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
Cortes checks a leg kick.
Cortes misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cortes does it's job there.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cortes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cortes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Cortes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hapitchou is able to avoid easily.
Cortes cracks the inside of Hapitchou's front leg.
Hapitchou clobbers Cortes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Cortes connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortes throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Cortes misses with a looping left.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Cortes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortes misses with the body kick
and Hapitchou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortes thinking. #T2#
Cortes lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Hapitchou's defenses.
Cortes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hapitchou doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortes throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hapitchou with a jab.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cortes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hapitchou.
Cortes is looking to chop away at Hapitchou's legs.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hapitchou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cortes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortes doesn't seem phased though.
Cortes connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortes misses the target.
Hapitchou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Hapitchou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Cortes misses
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortes.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hapitchou lands a jab to the head.
Cortes with a jab.
Cortes scores with a push kick.
Cortes misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap.
Cortes moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hapitchou.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hapitchou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hapitchou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cortes misses with a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Cortes misses.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Cortes throws an off balance right hand
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Cortes swings widly with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with an inside leg kick.

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 Ferdinand Cortes.
Well Cortes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes!

Ferdinand Cortes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CFC 402     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Krakowiak is looking to clinch but Hapitchou is avoiding it.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krakowiak throws a fast counter high kick but Hapitchou manages to duck under it in time.
Hapitchou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krakowiaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krakowiak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krakowiak scores with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Krakowiak's shoulder, as Krakowiak tries to avoid the shot.
Krakowiak throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Krakowiak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krakowiak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hapitchou scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Krakowiak is just out of range.
Krakowiak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Krakowiak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowiak.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krakowiak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hapitchou.
Krakowiak throws a sloppy head kick
and Hapitchou counters with a good low kick that Krakowiak was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krakowiak!
Krakowiak throws a low kick but Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Krakowiak moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krakowiak thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krakowiak in his tracks.
Hapitchou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Hapitchou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krakowiak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krakowiak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hapitchou throws a looping overhand right but Krakowiak ducks down to avoid it.
Krakowiak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Hapitchou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hapitchou gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like PePe Hapitchou has been cut.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou delivers a nice body kick.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hapitchou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krakowiak misses with a hook.#T3#
Hapitchou slips under a jab.
Krakowiak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hapitchou punishes Krakowiak's body with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Hapitchou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakowiak on the side of the head.
Krakowiak needs to keep his hands up - Hapitchou had a free shot at his head there.
Krakowiak lands a jab-cross combination.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Krakowiak moved out of range.
A big left from Krakowiak misses.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou thuds a left hand into Krakowiak's body.
Krakowiak lands a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Hapitchou
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Krakowiak slaps the foot to one side.
Krakowiak with a nice cross.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Krakowiak's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakowiak.
A big left from Krakowiak misses.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Krakowiak counters with a good low kick that Hapitchou was not able to check.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowiak at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krakowiak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Krakowiak moves into the clinch successfully.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Krakowiak connects with a leg kick. Hapitchou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krakowiak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
That kick from Hapitchou tenderised Krakowiak's leg. Krakowiak is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Hapitchou tries to keep at a distance but Krakowiak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krakowiak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krakowiak avoids it.
Krakowiak lands with a short shot to the head.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but Krakowiak has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krakowiak throws a head punch that misses.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike. #T1#
Krakowiak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakowiak working aggressively here.
Hapitchou prevents a body shot from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak scores with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Krakowiak lands with a left to the head.
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
Krakowiak tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Krakowiak back against the cage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krakowiak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakowiak throws a punch but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
Krakowiak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakowiak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Krakowiak fails to land.
Krakowiak can't find room to land a body shot as Hapitchou controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krakowiak misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Krakowiak lands with a left to the head.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Krakowiak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krakowiak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakowiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakowiak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krakowiak is looking to break free of the clinch but Hapitchou has double underhooks.
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.
Krakowiak swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Krakowiak can't find room to land a body shot as Hapitchou controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krakowiak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Krakowiak misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Krakowiak is looking to break free of the clinch but Hapitchou has double underhooks.
Krakowiak misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou blocking some punches.
Krakowiak tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Krakowiak back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Krakowiak misses with a punch on the inside.
Krakowiak swings wildly with an uppercut but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakowiak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacek Krakowiak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Krakowiak fails to land.
The referee calls for Krakowiak to work.
Krakowiak blocking some punches. #BC#
Hapitchou manages to break the clinch.
Krakowiak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Krakowiak.
A shot to the body from Hapitchou misses
and Krakowiak counters with a left and a right that stings Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowiak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowiak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hapitchou works Krakowiak's body with a nice hook.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krakowiak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krakowiak misses with a straight right.
Hapitchou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krakowiak under the eye.
Krakowiak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hapitchou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Krakowiak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A jab from Hapitchou does it's job there.
Krakowiak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krakowiak throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hapitchou jabs at Krakowiak's body.
Hapitchou scores with a push kick.
Hapitchou lands a slapping body shot.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Krakowiak.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Krakowiak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowiak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Krakowiak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Krakowiak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowiak misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou clobbers Krakowiak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowiak moves away.
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak clobbers Hapitchou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowiak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou clobbers Krakowiak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Krakowiak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krakowiak throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou slips a jab from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krakowiak counters with a series of strikes. Hapitchou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krakowiak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krakowiak moves out of range of the body kick.
Krakowiak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krakowiak takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Krakowiak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hapitchou scores with a sloppy right hand. Krakowiak should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krakowiak misses with a hook.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hapitchou. That snapped Krakowiak's head back.
Krakowiak swinging wildly here.
Krakowiak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Krakowiak down.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Krakowiak counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
Krakowiak throws a head kick that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a left to the body.
Hapitchou tries to clinch but Krakowiak moves out of range.
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krakowiak. That did some damage!
Krakowiak lands with a cross.
Krakowiak walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Krakowiak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krakowiak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krakowiak throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowiak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hapitchou lands a glancing blow to the side of Krakowiak's head.
Krakowiak looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Hapitchou misses
and Krakowiak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot to the body.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou lands with a right hand.
Krakowiak throws a solid leg kick but Hapitchou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krakowiak.
Krakowiak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hapitchou. That did some damage!
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Krakowiak wants to clinch up but Hapitchou keeps it at a distance.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowiak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick that misses.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakowiak.
Krakowiak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
Krakowiak throws a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
And Hapitchou counters with a quick kick to the body but Krakowiak blocks it.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakowiak moves away.#T2#
Krakowiak throws a combination. Hapitchou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krakowiak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hapitchou circles away quickly and effectively.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou feints and then cracks Krakowiak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krakowiak down.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krakowiak throws a right hand that Hapitchou ducks under and follows up with a left that Hapitchou also avoids with ease.
Krakowiak misses the body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Krakowiak blocks it.
Hapitchou scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Krakowiak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hapitchou doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Krakowiak misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou dips to his left and cracks Krakowiak with an uppercut!
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hapitchou throws a lazy head kick
and Krakowiak counters with a good low kick that Hapitchou was not able to check.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Krakowiak's ribcage but misses.
Krakowiak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krakowiak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Krakowiak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hapitchou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Krakowiak's head but Krakowiak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot that sends Krakowiak's belly button to the back.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakowiak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou feints and then cracks Krakowiak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krakowiak down.
Hapitchou lands a head kick!
Krakowiak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick
and Krakowiak counters with an outside leg kick.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hapitchou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou had his way with Jacek Krakowiak in that round.
The cut man is working on PePe Hapitchou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hapitchou slips under a jab.
Hapitchou is looking to counter punch.
Hapitchou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Krakowiak's midsection.
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krakowiak. That did some damage!
Krakowiak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krakowiak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hapitchou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Krakowiak. Those never looked like landing.
Hapitchou throws a push kick but Krakowiak slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krakowiak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hapitchou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krakowiak's head.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Krakowiak's ribcage but misses.
Krakowiak throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krakowiak.#T1#
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowiak.
Krakowiak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Krakowiak's defenses.
Krakowiak misses with a hook.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Krakowiak.
Krakowiak throws a head kick but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Krakowiak moved away.
Krakowiak throws a lazy uppercut
and Hapitchou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hapitchou scores with a hook.
Krakowiak takes one to the chin there.
Jacek Krakowiak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hapitchou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krakowiak misses with a right hand
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krakowiak's head backwards.
Krakowiak checks a leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakowiak on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Krakowiak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowiak throws a shot to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Krakowiak.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
Krakowiak throws a body kick that misses.
Hapitchou feints and then cracks Krakowiak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krakowiak down.
Krakowiak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Krakowiak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hapitchou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krakowiak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krakowiak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Krakowiak's defenses.
Krakowiak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krakowiak fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Krakowiak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakowiak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hapitchou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hapitchou.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hapitchou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krakowiak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krakowiak throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou tries to land a front kick but Krakowiak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Krakowiak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou works Krakowiak's body with a nice hook.
Krakowiak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFC 398     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vamoosh scores with a hook.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Vamoosh cracks Hapitchou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Vamoosh throws a body kick.
Vamoosh scores with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou lands with a nice combination. Vamoosh backs away looking to recover.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vamoosh throws a series of strikes that have Hapitchou backpedaling.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou slips a jab and a cross from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vamoosh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Vamoosh off the cage and back into range.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vamoosh tried to score with a low kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vamoosh needs to keep his hands up - Hapitchou had a free shot at his head there.
Vamoosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Vamoosh down. #T2#
Vamoosh throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vamoosh is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Vamoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hapitchou is able to avoid easily.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou doesn't manage to clinch there - Vamoosh circles away.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hapitchou scores with a jab. Vamoosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Vamoosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hapitchou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hapitchou slips under a jab.#T3#
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vamoosh.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
A countering left hand to the body from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh flicks out a counter leg kick but Hapitchou steps away.
Vamoosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh tries a quick counter leg kick but Hapitchou is wise to it.
Vamoosh throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Hapitchou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hapitchou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Hapitchou blocks the low kick.#T4#
Vamoosh misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hapitchou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vamoosh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vamoosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hapitchou cracks a nice hook into Vamoosh's ribs.
Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou moves forwards but Vamoosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vamoosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Vamoosh. That snapped Hapitchou's head back.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut
and Vamoosh counters with a body kick.
Vamoosh lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hapitchou looks for the body kick but Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Vamoosh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Vamoosh blocks the low kick.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hapitchou.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Vamoosh scores with a nice right hand.
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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Hapitchou misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vamoosh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Vamoosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vamoosh needs to keep his hands up - Hapitchou had a free shot at his head there.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh wants to land a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou tries to clinch but Vamoosh moves away
and Vamoosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vamoosh to score with a decent uppercut.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Hapitchou - just one landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou connects with a solid leg kick.
Hapitchou wants to slow Vamoosh down by chopping away at his legs.
Hapitchou scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hapitchou.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Vamoosh.
Hapitchou blocks the body kick.
Vamoosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. Hapitchou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vamoosh's knee momentarily.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Vamoosh walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Vamoosh digs a good hook to Hapitchou's body.
Vamoosh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Vamoosh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hapitchou will feel that in the morning.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hapitchou lands with a hook. Vamoosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vamoosh thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vamoosh!
Vamoosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Vamoosh sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh cracks Hapitchou with a good jab.
Vamoosh throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou is looking to counter the offense by Vamoosh and move into the clinch.
Vamoosh checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hapitchou works Vamoosh's body with a nice hook.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hapitchou is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Vamoosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the head.
Vamoosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Hapitchou counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Vamoosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hapitchou as he connects with a hook.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that Hapitchou semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vamoosh can pounce on him.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking body shot.
Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.#T1#
Hapitchou throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vamoosh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
Vamoosh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hapitchou blocks it well.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vamoosh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Hapitchou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Hapitchou lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Hapitchou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Vamoosh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Vamoosh.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vamoosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Hapitchou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vamoosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hapitchou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamoosh. Vamoosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch but Vamoosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Hapitchou there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh throws a chopping leg kick but Hapitchou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Hapitchou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vamoosh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHapitchou.
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!
Vamoosh scores with a nice right hand.
Hapitchou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vamoosh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vamoosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou punishes Vamoosh's body with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Vamoosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hapitchou lands a jab to Vamoosh's midsection.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but PePe Hapitchou did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hapitchou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Hapitchou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Hapitchou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vamoosh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hapitchou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vamoosh lands with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vamoosh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vamoosh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hapitchou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vamoosh throws a low kick, looking for Hapitchou's leg but Hapitchou calmly moves out of range.
Vamoosh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hapitchou if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the body from Hapitchou misses
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vamoosh looks to throw the jab but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
A jab from Vamoosh misses. #T2#
Hapitchou tries to clinch up but Vamoosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hapitchou moves away from the strike by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vamoosh misses with a few strikes there.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick from Hapitchou lands but Vamoosh takes it in his stride.
Vamoosh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Vamoosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hapitchou works Vamoosh's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vamoosh, as that shot connected.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh lands with a hook. Hapitchou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hapitchou connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
That kick from Hapitchou tenderised Vamoosh's leg. Vamoosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body
and Vamoosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Vamoosh sizes up Hapitchou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh dips to his left and cracks Hapitchou with an uppercut!
Vamoosh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vamoosh.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Vamoosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vamoosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hapitchou, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh dominated that fourth round.
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!
#R5#
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
Vamoosh throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Vamoosh misses
and Hapitchou counters with an inside leg kick.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hapitchou cracks a nice hook into Vamoosh's ribs.#T1#
Hapitchou throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh cracks a nice hook into Hapitchou's ribs.#CL#
Hapitchou pushes Vamoosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
Vamoosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vamoosh tries to work over Hapitchou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vamoosh wants to stall.
Vamoosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hapitchou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pushes Vamoosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou blocking some punches.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh can't find room to land a body shot as Hapitchou controls the action. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but Vamoosh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Vamoosh controls his hands.
Vamoosh working aggressively here. #BC2#
Vamoosh breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hapitchou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hapitchou cracks Vamoosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vamoosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou. #T3#
Vamoosh staying out of range there.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou blocks a low kick nicely.
Hapitchou throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hapitchou.
Vamoosh defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Vamoosh tries a low kick but Hapitchou avoids it.
Vamoosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Vamoosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hapitchou connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off.
Hapitchou misses with a head kick. #CL#
Hapitchou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vamoosh, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hapitchou misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Vamoosh as the two fighters clinch.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh lands a left hand.
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vamoosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!

PePe Hapitchou retains his featherweight title!
PePe Hapitchou thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CFC 392     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Hapitchou avoids the head kick by Chekhov.
Hapitchou misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range. #CL#
Hapitchou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hapitchou drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chekhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chekhov advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou is trying to escape the position but Chekhov is controlling the position.
Chekhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hapitchou keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou is being controlled here. #T1#
Hapitchou is looking to reverse the position.
Chekhov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hapitchou's legs.
Chekhov is looking to take a break and control but Hapitchou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chekhov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou! #SUB2#
Chekhov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hapitchou turns into him and now he's in Chekhov's guard.
Hapitchou is fighting to break Chekhov's control of his arms but Chekhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Chekhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hapitchou trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chekhov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Hapitchou postures up. #T3#
Chekhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chekhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hapitchou looking to control.
Chekhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hapitchou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chekhov controls the pace.
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
Hapitchou is pulling down on Chekhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Chekhov, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chekhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hapitchou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Chekhov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hapitchou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekhov tries to land a body kick
and Chekhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hapitchou throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chekhov avoids it.
Chekhov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Chekhov blocks the body kick.
Chekhov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chekhov is looking to slow Hapitchou down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Hapitchou.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chekhov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Chekhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a nice body kick.
Chekhov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Hapitchou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hapitchou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chekhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chekhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hapitchou checks it well.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapitchou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chekhov scores with a push kick.
Chekhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chekhov.
Hapitchou with a nice cross.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Chekhov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chekhov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chekhov scores with a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chekhov manages to circle out of the way.
Hapitchou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice body shot.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chekhov in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Hapitchou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Chekhov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chekhov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hapitchou's calf.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and Chekhov counters with a leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Hapitchou feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chekhov tries to land a leg kick but Hapitchou saw it coming and moves away.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou checks it.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Chekhov.#T3#
Chekhov misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Hapitchou shoots in but no luck this time.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Chekhov misses with the body kick
and Hapitchou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick from Chekhov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hapitchou. Chekhov shrugs it off though.
Hapitchou is looking to score with low kicks.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hapitchou should have avoided that one.
Chekhov throws a wild body kick that Hapitchou sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Hapitchou lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou is looking to clinch.
Chekhov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses the jab.
Chekhov scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chekhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Chekhov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hapitchou lands with a cross.
Chekhov with a nice cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Chekhov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Chekhov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hapitchou works the jab nicely.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov feints and then cracks Hapitchou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hapitchou down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hapitchou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hapitchou thuds his shin into the meat of Chekhov's side.
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Hapitchou scores with a four punch combination!
Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Chekhov misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chekhov avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hapitchou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Chekhov misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Chekhov lands the left hand.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Hapitchou moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou goes for a double leg but Chekhov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chekhov continues to drive forward.#T1#
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Hapitchou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekhov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chekhov.
Chekhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hapitchou counters with a right hand to the body.
Hapitchou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hapitchou. Those never looked like landing.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou cracks a nice hook into Chekhov's ribs.
A shot to the body from Hapitchou misses
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou delivers a nice body kick.
Chekhov throws out a leg kick but Hapitchou moves out of range and Chekhov only half commits.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Chekhov thuds a left hand into Hapitchou's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.#T2#
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekhov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hapitchou thuds his right hand into Chekhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chekhov lands a leg kick that knocks Hapitchou off balance momentarily.
Chekhov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hapitchou to score with a decent uppercut.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the body kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Hapitchou moves into the clinch.
Hapitchou has Chekhov pressed against the cage, preventing Chekhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chekhov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chekhov fails to land.
Chekhov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Chekhov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
Hapitchou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chekhovs head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chekhov.
Chekhov blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Chekhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Chekhov.
Chekhov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chekhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chekhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chekhov has Hapitchou pushed against the cage.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou. #T4#
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
Chekhov can't find room to land a body shot as Hapitchou controls the action.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Chekhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chekhov backwards.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Chekhov is trying to stall.
Hapitchou pushes Chekhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chekhov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chekhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chekhov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but PePe Hapitchou did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou lands a lovely overhand right.
Hapitchou jabs Chekhov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the body.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Chekhov misses with a body kick.
Chekhov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hapitchou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chekhov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Chekhov misses.
Hapitchou misses the body punch
and Chekhov counters with a nice body kick.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chekhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Chekhov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hapitchou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chekhov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hapitchou is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chekhov is defending well for now.
Chekhov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
Good body shot from Chekhov.
Anton Chekhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chekhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chekhov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hapitchou's elbow.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
Hapitchou letting Chekhov take a breather here.
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.
Chekhov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Chekhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a jab when Chekhov was well out of range.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chekhov on the side of the head.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov throws out a counter right but Hapitchou avoids it with no problem.
Chekhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hapitchou at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chekhov. Chekhov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hapitchou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hapitchou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chekhov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hapitchou thinking. #T3#
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Hapitchou is looking for a counter combo.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Chekhov is just out of range.
Hapitchou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chekhov with a jab.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou stuns Chekhov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Chekhov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chekhov throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Chekhov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou lands with a kick to the temple. Chekhov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Chekhov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chekhov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chekhov moves out of range as Hapitchou throws a body kick.
Chekhov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chekhov - that will leave a mark!
Chekhov takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Chekhov dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Chekhov throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov misses with a looping left.
Chekhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chekhov connects with a solid leg kick.
Chekhov dips to his left and cracks Hapitchou with an uppercut!
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Chekhov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chekhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Chekhov's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Chekhov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot
and Hapitchou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Chekhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou lands a jab.
Chekhov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
Hapitchou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.
Chekhov throws the kick towards the body but Hapitchou avoids it.
Hapitchou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hapitchou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Chekhov misses. #T2#
Chekhov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou avoids a kick to the body.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chekhov misses the shot to the body.
Chekhov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hapitchou in his tracks.
Chekhov lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Hapitchou misses its intended target.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chekhov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chekhov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
Hapitchou scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hapitchou moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Chekhov moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Hapitchou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhov looks for the body kick but Hapitchou saw that one coming.
It looked like Hapitchou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapitchou checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Chekhov backs away, Hapitchou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Hapitchou moved away.
Chekhov walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Hapitchou connects with a nice looking jab.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chekhov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chekhov misses with a kick to the body
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekhov manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekhov.
Chekhov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hapitchou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Hapitchou as he checks the leg kick.
Chekhov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chekhov misses the target.
Jab from Hapitchou.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Hapitchou's front leg but catches the back leg as Hapitchou tries to avoid it.
Chekhov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chekhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chekhov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chekhov!

In his post fight interview, Anton Chekhov gave a big smile as he said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.

 

Event: CFC 388     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Hapitchou lunges at Holzken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holzken's hand.
Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Holzken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holzken misses with a body shot.
Holzken slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Holzken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Holzken is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holzken throws a shot to the body.
Holzken checks a low kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Holzken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou avoids it really well and circles away.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Holzken manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou staying out of range there.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Holzken moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Holzken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holzken misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holzken at a distance.
Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.#T2#
Holzken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holzken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses.
Holzken misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Holzken.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Holzken counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holzken wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping him busy.
Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg.
Holzken wants to pass to mount but Hapitchou is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hapitchou tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hapitchou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard. #SUB2#
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Holzken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hapitchou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holzken.
Holzken wants to take a breather but Hapitchou is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Hapitchou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hapitchou is not content to let Holzken control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Holzken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hapitchou scores with a jab. Holzken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Demon's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hapitchou moves out of range as Holzken strikes.
Hapitchou throws a quick counter head kick but Holzken was just out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Hapitchou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holzken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Holzken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holzken 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.
Holzken throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.
Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Holzken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holzken slips a jab from Hapitchou.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot.
Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Holzken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holzken misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Holzken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hapitchou stops Holzken from passing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holzken has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou!#SUB2#
Holzken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hapitchou is on top in guard.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Hapitchou tries to pass. #T2#
Hapitchou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Holzken advances position into side control!
Holzken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hapitchou's legs.
Hapitchou struggling a bit here.
Hapitchou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Hapitchou is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action.
Hapitchou regains half guard.
Hapitchou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now.
Holzken trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom.
Holzken working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh. Hapitchou counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holzken forces his way into half guard.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is defending well. #SUB2#
Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou! #SUB2#
Holzken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hapitchou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Holzken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holzken. That did some damage!
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou lands a glancing blow to the side of Holzken's head.
Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holzken. Holzken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hapitchou momentarily.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away.
Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou lands the left hand.#T1#
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Holzken saw that one coming.
Hapitchou jabs at Holzken's body.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Holzken misses with a looping right.
Holzken misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hapitchou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Hapitchou swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holzken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hapitchou rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Holzken with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Holzken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab.
Holzken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 telegraphed right hand from Holzken misses the target.
Hapitchou lands a nice hook to Holzken's body. Holzken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Jab by Hapitchou.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou slips under a jab from Holzken.
A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holzken misses with an uppercut.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holzken doesn't seem phased though.
Holzken with a nice cross.
Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.#T4#
Hapitchou throws the left hand but Holzken avoids the punch easily.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holzken throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holzken.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Holzken blocks the leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Holzken's head but Holzken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holzken jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.#TD2#
Holzken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holzken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Holzken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Holzken.
Holzken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holzken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holzken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holzken moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Holzken as he checks the leg kick.
Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holzken.
Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Holzken throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses
and Holzken counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Holzken dives in and grabs Hapitchou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hapitchou pushes down on Holzken's head and hops out.
Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holzken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Holzken.
Holzken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou catches Holzken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hapitchou cracks the inside of Holzken's front leg. #T3#
Holzken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holzken blocks a jab.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely.
Holzken misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou is looking to counter punch.
Holzken cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range.
Hapitchou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Holzken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holzken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Holzken moves out of range of the strikes.
Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holzken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hapitchou misses with a straight right.
Holzken misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Holzken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holzken jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holzken misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.#TD2#
Holzken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hapitchou sprawls well initially but Holzken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou had his way with Rodney Holzken in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hapitchou wants to land a leg kick but Holzken is out of range.
Holzken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holzken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holzken misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holzken lands a body shot.
Holzken throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Holzken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Holzken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holzken momentarily.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken.
Hapitchou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Holzken walks into a left hand.
Holzken throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou stalks Holzken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holzken's face. Holzken staggers backwards, shaken.
Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Holzken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou tries to land a leg kick but Holzken saw it coming and moves away.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Holzken misses with a looping left.
Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holzken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Holzken does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzken lands a nice hook to Hapitchou's body. Hapitchou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Hapitchou catches Holzken right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot.
Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Holzken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hapitchou's guard.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position.
Hapitchou is trying to keep Holzken in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Holzken pushes down on Hapitchou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hapitchou trying to hold on to Holzken's head to control him but Holzken postures up.
Holzken is just content to waste time from the top position. Hapitchou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position.
Holzken is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hapitchou doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hapitchou - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited PePe Hapitchou thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: LEGACY! 77     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Silva takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Hapitchou finish him?
Hapitchou walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hapitchou swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Silva's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou retains his featherweight 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.

 

Event: LEGACY! 73     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1#
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Hapitchou connects with a crisp jab.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hapitchou can pounce on him.
Silva jabs at Hapitchou's body.
Silva closes the distance but Hapitchou moves to the side
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Hapitchou lands an uppercut, right on the button! Silva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, PePe Hapitchou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UPF 49: Hapitchou - McCarthy 2     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
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 #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC#
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!
#R5#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC#
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.#T4#
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.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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