UPF 39: Hapitchou Vs. McCarthy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hands comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Triumph by:Wu Tang Clan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hammer Hands has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Snake Jackson's chin.

Jackson
vs
Hands

171 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

176 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snake Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Hands!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Hands. Beautiful body shot.
Hammer Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Hands misses with a double jab.
Hands misses with a head kick.
Hands lands with a cross.

It looks like Snake Jackson has been cut.
Hands moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hands is keeping the position.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hands is on top in guard.

Hands lands a couple of digs.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
Hands working some strikes from top position.
Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hands trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hands stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Hands wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson controlling Hands's posture.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Hands controlling him for the moment.
Hands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hands stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Hands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson looking to control but Hands passes into half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Hands trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hands doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hands manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snake Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hands moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hands just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is trying to drag Hands to the mat but Hands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson avoiding damage as Hands throws knees to the body.
Hands is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hands down to the mat. Hands avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hands shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hands's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Hands is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Hands has managed to sweep!

Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hands landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to hit a switch here but Hands passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.

Hands wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hands.
Hands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hands maintains control.
Hands looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hands controlling the pace for now.
Hands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Hands landing punches.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hands content just to control the position here.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is pressing down on Hands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Hands passes into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hands passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hammer Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snake Jackson'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!

Hands swinging wildly here.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hands clinches up against the cage.
Hands lands a knee to the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Snake Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Hands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hands.

Snake Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hands lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Hands.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hands.
Hands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Hands.
Hands scores with a shoulder strike.

Hands floors Jackson with a big punch on the inside! Jackson is trying to recover but Hands dives into side control.

Jeez, Snake Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hands's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammer Hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Hands sits in half guard.
Hands is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Snake Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hammer Hands!
An out of breath Hammer Hands 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Head Bussa. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bush
vs
Jones

170 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

176 cm
30
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Cartel Elite Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Bush's defenses.
Bush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bush throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones 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.
Jones lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.

It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Bush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.

Jones pushes Bush off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Bush gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones cracks Bush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bush on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Bush throws a head kick that misses.
Bush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Bush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bush walks into a jab.

Bush is rocked!
Bush misses with a double jab
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Bush to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Bush with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bush has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Jones!
Will Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pittsburgh Steelers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Vries
vs
Steelers

198 cm
28
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abe De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Vries tries to land a leg kick but Steelers saw it coming and moves away.

De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
De Vries misses with the head strike.
De Vries using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steelers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Steelers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Vries misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Steelers misses the target.
Steelers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Vries.
De Vries is looking to clinch but Steelers is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Vries throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steelers.
De Vries wants to clinch.
Steelers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Vries, right into the meat.
De Vries throws a sloppy head kick
and Steelers counters with a straight right hand.
Steelers blocks a head kick by De Vries.
Steelers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abe De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers throws a hook but De Vries avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
De Vries throws a front kick aimed at Steelers's knee but Steelers avoids it well.
De Vries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steelers feints the counter takedown.
De Vries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Vries tries to clinch but Steelers moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steelers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Vries tries to clinch up.
Steelers keeps the fight on the outside.
De Vries lands a glancing blow to the side of Steelers's head.
Steelers avoids the head kick by De Vries.
De Vries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Vries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steelers. Steelers obviously looking to wear him down.
Steelers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Vries walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steelers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Vries throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steelers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vries defends it well.
De Vries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Steelers tries to counter it with a takedown but De Vries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Vries throws a leg kick
and Steelers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steelers throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Vries.
Steelers throws a leg kick which misses De Vries's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vries tries to avoid it.
Steelers swats away the attempt to clinch by De Vries.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vries defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from De Vries. Those never looked like landing.
De Vries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steelers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Vries tries to clinch but Steelers moves out of range.
Steelers slips a jab and a cross from De Vries.
Steelers slips a jab from De Vries.
De Vries throws a head kick but Steelers moves out of range.
De Vries throws a leg kick but Steelers sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Steelers's shoulder, as Steelers tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries scores with a leg kick.

Steelers lands a big head kick that sends De Vries tumbling to the mat! Steelers takes a step backwards and waves De Vries back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pittsburgh Steelers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pittsburgh Steelers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Steelers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Steelers drops De Vries with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Vries looks back up at him and smiles so Steelers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

De Vries is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steelers! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combo King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi's entrance music is All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. A fine choice. Combo King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joshua Blahyi's chin.

Blahyi
vs
King

173 cm
27
163 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Combo King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

King rushes Blahyi and presses him up against the cage.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blahyi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blahyi.
Blahyi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blahyi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Blahyi takes a shot to the head.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King presses Blahyi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blahyi backwards.
Blahyi tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Blahyi is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Joshua Blahyi has been cut.
A body shot lands from King.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King lands a left hand.
Blahyi fails to pull guard.
Blahyi is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Blahyi is rocked!
Blahyi is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Blahyi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Blahyi gets control of King's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blahyi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blahyi seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Blahyi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blahyi moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blahyi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King cracks Blahyi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blahyi falls to his knees and King doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Combo King!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Theme . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Washington
vs
Day

173 cm
29
146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
29
144 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Day feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Washington has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Day is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Day is rocked!
Washington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Nice body punch from Day.
Day seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Washington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Day is looking for a takedown.
Washington gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Washington pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with some punches.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
Joe Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucky Day.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington lands a brutal uppercut that launches Day off his feet! Day tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Washington!
A relieved looking Joe Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lethal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lethal's choice of entrance music: we're off to see the wizard. Matt Lethal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Angelov
vs
Lethal

186 cm
22
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
179 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lethal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Angelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lethal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.
That kick from Lethal tenderised Angelov's leg. Angelov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lethal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lethal misses with a straight right.
Angelov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lethal throws a sloppy body shot
and Angelov counters with a left and a right that stings Lethal.
Angelov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lethal.
Lethal throws a body punch but Angelov moves out of range.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angelov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal scores with the left hand. Angelov knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Angelov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lethal.
Angelov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angelov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angelov needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Lethal connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lethal with a hook.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Angelov misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelov is looking to land body kicks.
Angelov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Angelov 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!
Angelov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Angelov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lethal lands a glancing blow to the side of Angelov's head.
Lethal scores with a nice right hand.

Peter Angelov's cut is getting worse.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Angelov.
Angelov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lethal.
A head kick from Angelov lands but Lethal takes it in his stride.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Angelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Angelov misses its target.
Angelov slips under a jab.
Angelov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal lands an overhand right.
Lethal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Peter Angelov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lethal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Angelov tries to clinch up.
Lethal fails to land with a series of punches.
Angelov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lethal connects with a right hand. Angelov shakes it off.
Angelov throws a nice looking combination but Lethal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lethal lands a nice looking body kick.
Lethal 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lethal. Angelov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelov tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelov manages to avoid it.
Lethal misses the shot to the body.
Lethal swings for the body but Angelov moves out of range.
Angelov is looking for a counter combo.
Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lethal circles away.
Angelov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lethal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lethal looks to score with a jab to the body but Angelov is just out of range.
Lethal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lethal cracks Angelov with a right hand to the side of the head.

Jeez, Peter Angelov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lethal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Angelov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Lethal!
An out of breath Matt Lethal 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Cardoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoza has chosen Holy See as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bum
vs
Cardoza

182 cm
29
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Cardoza!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Luis Cardoza has been cut.
Cardoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bum sprawls well. Bum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cardoza gets slowly back to his feet.

Cardoza forces Bum back against the cage and clinches.
Bum prevents the takedown attempt.

Bum has clasped his hands together around Cardoza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Bum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cardoza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bum but great work by Cardoza.
Bum can't do much from the bottom here.
Bum is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardoza is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bum prevents Cardoza from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Bum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoza trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.
Bum is trying to improve his position.
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Bum stops Cardoza from passing to mount.
Cardoza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bum is looking for a sweep.
Cardoza taking a breather here.
Bum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bum is looking to advance position but Cardoza won't allow it.
Bum is just content to waste time from the top position. Cardoza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bum wants to control from the top but Cardoza keeps moving.
Cardoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum trying to control but Cardoza is working from the bottom.
Bum postures up.
Cardoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bum's guard.

Cardoza wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Cardoza stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum is working hard here to advance position.
Bum prevents Cardoza from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardoza trying to control the position but Bum is working away.
Bum can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Beach Bum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Cardoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cardoza rushes Bum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bum has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoza.
Bum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Cardoza jumps into guard, dragging Bum to the mat.
Bum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bum works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bum wants to work for an arm triangle but Cardoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cardoza makes his way to full guard, as Bum worked for a kimura.
Bum pushes down on Cardoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cardoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardoza is trying to maintain the position but Bum is very close to passing his half guard.

Bum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bum trying to mount his opponent but Cardoza defends it.

Cardoza is defending against the submission attempts here by Bum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardoza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bum looking to sit in guard and control but Cardoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cardoza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cardoza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cardoza trying to control the action but Bum is working from the bottom.
Bum is trying to control Cardoza's posture but Cardoza avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cardoza moves into full mount!
Cardoza wants to control the pace but Bum is squirming around nicely.
Cardoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bum is looking to improve his position but Cardoza isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardoza fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bum can't escape the position.
Cardoza controlling from the full mount.
Bum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bum is controlling an arm, preventing Cardoza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bum is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Cardoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luis Cardoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cardoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bum pinned against the cage. Bum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bum looks to land a right hand but Cardoza moved out of range.
Cardoza dives in and grabs Bum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bum pushes down on Cardoza's head and hops out.
Beach Bum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Cardoza.
Bum scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardoza should have avoided that one.
Cardoza dives in for a single leg takedown but Bum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardoza ducks under a wild hook from Bum.
Good exchange - Bum coming out on top.
Bum connects with a body shot.
Cardoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardozas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bum defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cardoza defends it nicely.
Cardoza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardoza.

Bum moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bum.
Bum lands a nice uppercut.
Cardoza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bum is defending well.

Bum breaks the clinch.
Cardoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bum but Bum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luis Cardoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bum gets a double leg takedown into Cardoza's guard.
Bum advances to half guard.
Cardoza tries to get to full guard but Bum has control of the leg.

Bum has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cardoza defend it? Bum steps over the head and cranks it - Cardoza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beach Bum!
Beach Bum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Luis Cardoza was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed god damn it.....Jesus christ, this place is hell !!!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou's entrance music is Blackalicious - Sky is falling. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hapitchou
vs
McCarthy

175 cm
23
142 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
139 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, PePe Hapitchou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Hapitchou feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
Hapitchou checks a low kick from McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hapitchou.
McCarthy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hapitchou's hands.
McCarthy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.
McCarthy moves forwards but Hapitchou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hapitchou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Progym in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
Hapitchou throws a nice head kick!
McCarthy throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Hapitchou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that McCarthy 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy is looking for the big counter here.
Hapitchou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hapitchou lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou lands a jab to the head.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou lands a nice looking body kick.
Hapitchou scores with a nice right hand.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Hapitchou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCarthy to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
Hapitchou tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCarthy tries to throw a body punch but Hapitchou avoids it by throwing McCarthy back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCarthy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Hapitchou.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy slowing the pace effectively.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hapitchou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.

Hapitchou gets control of McCarthy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hapitchou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Hapitchou looking for a guillotine here but McCarthy defends easily.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hapitchou pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hapitchou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou looking to control but McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy trying to mount his opponent but Hapitchou defends it.
Hapitchou wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has mounted him!
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hapitchou to take his back!
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hapitchou.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCarthy 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.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Hapitchou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy lunges at Hapitchou with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hapitchou's hand.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou lands a jab.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Hapitchou avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Hapitchou jabs at McCarthy's body.
Hapitchou lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
McCarthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hapitchou does it's job there.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hapitchou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hapitchou scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hapitchou cracks McCarthy with a good jab.
Hapitchou lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the head.
Hapitchou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
McCarthy cracks Hapitchou with a right hand to the side of the head.
PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range.
McCarthy is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - McCarthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hapitchou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a looping right.
Hapitchou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hapitchou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hapitchou lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Hapitchou misses.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapitchou throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCarthy lands a jab to Hapitchou's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
McCarthy lands a glancing blow to the side of Hapitchou's head.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hapitchou misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Hapitchou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Hapitchou with a series of wild strikes but Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Hapitchou throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy defending well as Hapitchou loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big right from McCarthy misses.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking body kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Hapitchou moves away
and Hapitchou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCarthy 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.
Hapitchou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarthy.
Hapitchou lands a right hook to the body.
Hapitchou throws a head kick that McCarthy semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
McCarthy wants to clinch
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
Hapitchou lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapitchou moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
Hapitchou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
Hapitchou swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.

McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hapitchou.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hapitchou lands a left hand.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Hapitchou.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
Hapitchou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hapitchou working aggressively here.
Hapitchou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCarthy's elbow.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarthy is leaning against Hapitchou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy pushes Hapitchou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarthy takes a shot to the head.
Hapitchou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Hapitchou.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCarthy throws a front kick aimed at Hapitchou's knee but Hapitchou avoids it well.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
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.
McCarthy looks to clinch
and Hapitchou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Hapitchou.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Hapitchou pushes him off.
Hapitchou lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hapitchou is able to avoid easily.
Hapitchou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hapitchou swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy thuds his right hand into Hapitchou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
McCarthy avoiding damage.
Hapitchou can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Hapitchou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hapitchou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hapitchou circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Hapitchou.
McCarthy connects with a single shot there.
Hapitchou misses with a leg kick
and McCarthy counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarthy thumps Hapitchou with a low kick.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Hapitchou's head but Hapitchou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hapitchou.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hapitchou checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hapitchou misses the target.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
As McCarthy backs away, Hapitchou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou sets himself, and McCarthy steps forward looking for the clinch! Hapitchou avoids it this time.
Hapitchou lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
Hapitchou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws a push kick but Hapitchou slaps the foot to one side.
Hapitchou quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hapitchou blocks the body kick.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice body kick.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Hapitchou moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hapitchou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hapitchou is looking to counter punch.

McCarthy instigates a clinch.
Hapitchou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hapitchou up against the cage.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hapitchou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
McCarthy blocking some punches.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hapitchou tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy is trying to stall.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hapitchou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hapitchou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hapitchou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou missing with knees to the body.
Hapitchou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hapitchou has a couple of punches blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hapitchous head.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hapitchou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hapitchou throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Hapitchou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hapitchou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands a body shot.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hapitchou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCarthy.
Hapitchou scores with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou misses with a wild body shot.
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 misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Hapitchou slips to the side
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hapitchou.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hapitchou scores with a decent looking hook.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Hapitchou's head back.
Hapitchou scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
It seemed like McCarthy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou connects with a right hand. McCarthy shakes it off.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McCarthy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
Hapitchou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCarthy misses with a combination
and Hapitchou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapitchou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hapitchou is looking to score with low kicks.
Hapitchou lands an overhand right.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Hapitchou avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hapitchou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCarthy - the referee stops the clock and Hapitchou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCarthy. Hapitchou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hapitchou is out of range.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Hapitchou thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hapitchou throws a nice outside leg kick.

McCarthy instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hapitchou backwards.
McCarthy blocks an uppercut.
McCarthy tries to stall but Hapitchou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hapitchou throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hapitchou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hapitchou misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy stalling against the cage.
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hapitchou can't break the clinch.
Hapitchou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hapitchou fails to land.
McCarthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PePe Hapitchou!
PePe Hapitchou retains his bantamweight title!
PePe Hapitchou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Cormac McCarthy had this to say: '“Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real."'.