PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Hann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Fagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hann
vs
Fagan

174 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Hann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Fagan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan slips under a jab from Hann.
Hann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hann digs a good body shot into Fagan's ribs.
Fagan has a takedown stuffed.

Fagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hann quickly recovers to half guard.
Fagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hann is trying to maintain the position but Fagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Fagan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fagan works his way into side control.
Fagan throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fagan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Fagan crashes against the mat.
Fagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hann keeps working.
Fagan working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fagan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hann and Fagan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Fagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan in side control, throwing shots but Hann defends.
Hann prevents Fagan from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hann is looking to regain half guard here but Fagan keeps moving and retains side control.

Fagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hann is defending well.

Fagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Fagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hann is trying to get back to half guard.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Hann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hann's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Fagan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown by Fagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hann which made him look bad.
Fagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fagan scrambles back to his feet.
Fagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Hann as Fagan shoots in.
Hann misses with the combination.
Hann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hann misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hann. That snapped Fagan's head back.
Fagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hann is fending him off so far but Fagan persists. Nope, Hann circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Hann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Fagan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fagan is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fagan.
Hann misses with a double jab.
Hann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hann is looking to wear down Fagan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fagan fails to land the takedown.
Hann jabs Fagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hann misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hann circles away.
A cross from Hann lands.
Hann throws a series of strikes that have Fagan backpedaling.
Fagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hann looks to land a combination. Fagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Hann both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hann!
Hann tests Fagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hann connects with a looping right hand.
Hann throws out a powerful jab.
Hann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hann lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan dodges the punch combination from Hann.
Pablo Hann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hann tries to avoid it but Fagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hann to the ground. Hann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fagan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hann!
Hann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fagan closes the distance and clinches up with Hann, looking for a takedown. Fagan pushes Hann against the cage but Hann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Hann.
Hann digs a good body shot into Fagan's ribs.
Hann lands with a nice body punch.
Hann throws a combination. Fagan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Hann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fagan back to the cage. Hann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good shot there by Hann.
Hann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fagan has time to react.
Joey Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Hann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fagan.
Fagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Hann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hann stalks Fagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fagan's face. Fagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Fagan has a takedown stuffed.
Hann scores with a jab. Fagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hann wants it to stay on the feet.
Hann lands a jab-cross combination.
Hann dips to his left and cracks Fagan with an uppercut!
Fagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hann as he avoids it easily.
Pablo Hann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Fagan.
Hann cracks Fagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hann sizes up Fagan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hann scores with a jab to the body.
Fagan misses with a takedown attempt - Hann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hann works over Fagan's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hann's corner calls for a 1-2. Hann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Hann finds it's way through Fagan's defenses.
Fagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hann sprawls well. He's pushed Fagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hann punishes Fagan's body with a nice straight punch.
Fagan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fagan drops his hands momentarily and Hann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fagan tries to move into range but Hann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hann lands a glancing blow to the side of Fagan's head.
Hann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hann connects with a body shot that sends Fagan's belly button to the back.
Pablo Hann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hann misses with a few strikes there.
Fagan fails to land the takedown.
Hann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Hann there.
Fagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hann circles away.
Hann tests Fagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hann throws a series of punches but Fagan moves out of range.
Hann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hann finds it's way round the side to connect with Fagan's head.

Fagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hann reverses the position - he's now on top in Fagan's guard.
Fagan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fagan wants to stand up but Hann is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeping moving, preventing Hann from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fagan is on top in guard.
Fagan landing with the ground and pound.

Fagan drops back looking for a leg! Hann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hann manages to kick Fagan off! Fagan jumps back into Hann's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fagan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Hann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hann 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Hann!