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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OHoulahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darker Side of Me by The Veer Union. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
3 - 6 - 2 |
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208 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy OHoulahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hanson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OHoulahan rushes Hanson and presses him up against the cage.
OHoulahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanson.
OHoulahan connects with a knee to the head.
OHoulahan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OHoulahan breaks from the clinch.
Hanson moves into the clinch.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to OHoulahan's face.
Hanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OHoulahan takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Paddy OHoulahan has been cut.
Hanson tries to circle away but OHoulahan has him pinned against the cage.
Hanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to OHoulahan's face.
Hanson throws a knee to the head but misses.
OHoulahan jumps guard and drags Hanson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OHoulahan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
OHoulahan swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
OHoulahan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson lands a body shot.
OHoulahan is breathing heavily.
Hanson wants to clinch.
OHoulahan darts in trying to clinch
and Hanson counters by moving into the clinch.
OHoulahan blocks an elbow strike from Hanson.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OHoulahan is working for takedown but Hanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OHoulahan blocks an elbow strike from Hanson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanson obliges.
Hanson stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanson.
Hanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OHoulahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands an elbow just above OHoulahan 's eye.
OHoulahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanson has double underhooks.
Hanson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics OHoulahan uses from the top position.
Hanson has control of OHoulahan's left arm, preventing OHoulahan from doing any damage.
OHoulahan wants to get up but he can't break Hanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but OHoulahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OHoulahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OHoulahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OHoulahan wants to stand but Hanson is controlling his posture from full guard.
OHoulahan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OHoulahan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. OHoulahan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hanson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OHoulahan is trying to defend but Hanson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OHoulahan is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but OHoulahan keeps working.
OHoulahan is trying to stand back up but Hanson is controlling him
Hanson is working for a kimura but OHoulahan is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but OHoulahan defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OHoulahan kicks Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paddy OHoulahan's cut.
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.
Hanson tries to clinch up
and OHoulahan counters with a single leg into guard. Hanson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OHoulahan gets to his feet - Hanson follows without any prompting.
OHoulahan misses with a two punch combination.
OHoulahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanson breaks the clinch.
OHoulahan scores with a takedown into Hanson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but OHoulahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanson is working an open guard so OHoulahan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but OHoulahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan tries to clinch
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. OHoulahan won't be happy with that.
OHoulahan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
OHoulahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanson, pushing him back against the cage.
OHoulahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OHoulahan breaks from the clinch.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and OHoulahan moves into the clinch.
Hanson tries to pull guard but OHoulahan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanson drops back down to his feet.
Paddy OHoulahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hanson.
OHoulahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OHoulahan dodges an elbow strike from Hanson.
OHoulahan goes for a takedown attempt but Hanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanson looks to land a combination but OHoulahan avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to clinch
and OHoulahan counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OHoulahan stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Hanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
OHoulahan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanson lands with a shot to the body.
Hanson swats away the attempt to clinch by OHoulahan.
Hanson looks to clinch
and OHoulahan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OHoulahan sitting in guard here, content to control.
OHoulahan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hanson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanson wants to clinch
and OHoulahan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OHoulahan avoids the elbow strike from Hanson, against the cage.
OHoulahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OHoulahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson tries to land a knee to the head but OHoulahan blocks with his arms.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - OHoulahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson wants to clinch
and OHoulahan moves into the clinch.
Hanson is working for takedown but OHoulahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OHoulahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
OHoulahan lands a couple of digs.
OHoulahan stands up from Hanson's guard - OHoulahan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hanson closes the distance but OHoulahan moves to the side
and OHoulahan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OHoulahan.
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!
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OHoulahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OHoulahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OHoulahan stands up from Hanson's guard - OHoulahan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy OHoulahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paddy OHoulahan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hanson wants to clinch but OHoulahan slips to the side
and OHoulahan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanson's guard now.
OHoulahan chips away with some ground and pound.
OHoulahan gets to his feet - Hanson follows without any prompting.
Hanson drives through and clinches with OHoulahan against the cage.
OHoulahan blocks an elbow strike.
OHoulahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses.
Hanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OHoulahan moves into the clinch.
Hanson throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OHoulahan has hold of one of Hanson's legs. Hanson is fighting the takedown attempt but OHoulahan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OHoulahan trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
OHoulahan gets to his feet - Hanson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OHoulahan moves into range and clinches up with Hanson.
OHoulahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
OHoulahan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanson throws an elbow but it misses.
OHoulahan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OHoulahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OHoulahan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
OHoulahan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hanson to stand up.
OHoulahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanson circles away.
Hanson closes the distance looking to clinch
and OHoulahan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OHoulahan breaks the clinch.
OHoulahan darts in and clinches Hanson up against the cage.
Hanson is pressed up against the cage. OHoulahan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanson down to the mat. Hanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OHoulahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
OHoulahan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OHoulahan darts in and clinches Hanson up against the cage.
OHoulahan takes an elbow to the temple.
OHoulahan breaks the clinch.
Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
OHoulahan tries for a takedown. No joy.
OHoulahan has hold of one of Hanson's legs. Hanson is fighting the takedown attempt but OHoulahan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
OHoulahan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanson, up you get!
OHoulahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OHoulahan somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OHoulahan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hanson throws an elbow but misses.
OHoulahan is trying to drag Hanson to the mat but Hanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OHoulahan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OHoulahan takes an elbow to the forehead.
OHoulahan manages to break the clinch.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson wants to clinch.
OHoulahan has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OHoulahan drives through and clinches with Hanson against the cage.
Hanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanson pulls OHoulahan into guard.
OHoulahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OHoulahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
OHoulahan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanson's half guard.
OHoulahan wants to stand but Hanson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OHoulahan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy OHoulahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OHoulahan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy OHoulahan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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