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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between PePe Hapitchou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hapitchou comes to the cage accompanied by Blackalicious - Sky is falling. This should be a great matchup!
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175 cm
25
142 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm
24
157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hapitchou lunges at Holzken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holzken's hand. Hapitchou drops his hands momentarily and Holzken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Holzken misses with a body shot.
Holzken slips a straight right by Hapitchou. Holzken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hapitchou looks to score with a jab to the body but Holzken is just out of range. The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Holzken throws a shot to the body.
Holzken checks a low kick from Hapitchou. Hapitchou moves into range and connects with a jab. Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken. Holzken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou avoids it really well and circles away. Hapitchou throwing a counter right hand but Holzken manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hapitchou staying out of range there. Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hapitchou throws a shot from downtown. Holzken moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Hapitchou.
Holzken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holzken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou thows a left - swing and a miss! Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Holzken misses with a right hand and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand. Hapitchou lands with a good body shot. Hapitchou scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet. Hapitchou throws a quick inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet. Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Hapitchou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holzken at a distance.
Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holzken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away. It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holzken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses. Holzken misses with a wild body shot. Hapitchou avoids the body shot from Holzken.
A little feinted left hand from Hapitchou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice cross by Holzken. Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Holzken counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Holzken wants to control but Hapitchou is keeping him busy. Hapitchou tries to get to full guard but Holzken has control of the leg. Holzken wants to pass to mount but Hapitchou is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hapitchou tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control. Hapitchou is trying to maintain the position but Holzken is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hapitchou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Holzken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hapitchou's guard. Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now. Holzken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hapitchou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holzken. Holzken wants to take a breather but Hapitchou is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Holzken is looking for a kimura but Hapitchou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage. Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hapitchou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Holzken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hapitchou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Hapitchou is not content to let Holzken control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodney Holzken will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hapitchou scores with a jab. Holzken acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've been told by Hapitchou's head coaches at Demon's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hapitchou moves out of range as Holzken strikes. Hapitchou throws a quick counter head kick but Holzken was just out of range. Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely. Hapitchou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holzken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Holzken sees it coming and moves out of range. Holzken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Holzken throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it. Hapitchou misses with a looping left. Holzken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holzken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses. Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away. Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Holzken slips a jab from Hapitchou. Holzken throws a body shot but no joy. Hapitchou scores with a nice head shot. Hapitchou throws a right hand that misses
and Holzken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Holzken misses the jab. A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot. Holzken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Hapitchou stops Holzken from passing to mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Holzken has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou! Holzken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hapitchou is on top in guard.
Holzken keeping full guard, as Hapitchou tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hapitchou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hapitchou manages to get himself to full guard.
Holzken advances position into side control! Holzken tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hapitchou's legs. Hapitchou struggling a bit here. Hapitchou gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hapitchou is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action. Hapitchou regains half guard. Hapitchou keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Holzken is pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hapitchou is holding on for now. Holzken trying to control the action but Hapitchou is working from the bottom. Holzken working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hapitchou's thigh. Hapitchou counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Holzken forces his way into half guard. Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is defending well. Holzken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hapitchou is just riding it out for now. Holzken eventually gives up the hold. Holzken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hapitchou! Holzken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hapitchou manages to avoid the submission attempt. Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hapitchou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holzken. That did some damage! Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Hapitchou. Hapitchou blocks a jab. Hapitchou lands a glancing blow to the side of Holzken's head. Holzken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hapitchou. Hapitchou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holzken. Holzken circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holzken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hapitchou momentarily.
Hapitchou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holzken moves away. Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range. Hapitchou misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Hapitchou lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch. Holzken throws a body shot but no joy. Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Holzken saw that one coming. Hapitchou jabs at Holzken's body. Holzken avoids the body shot from Hapitchou.
Holzken misses with a looping right. Holzken misses with a shot to the body and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hapitchou throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice shot lands for Hapitchou. Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range. Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken. Hapitchou swings for the body but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Holzken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hapitchou rather than just go for the knockout. A swing and a miss from Hapitchou. Holzken with the counter takedown but Hapitchou avoids it easily. Holzken swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Hapitchou to counter with a crisp jab. Holzken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A telegraphed right hand from Holzken misses the target. Hapitchou lands a nice hook to Holzken's body. Holzken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses. Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Jab by Hapitchou. PePe Hapitchou is winning the standup battle so far. Hapitchou looks to land a right hand but Holzken moved out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet. Hapitchou slips under a jab from Holzken. A shot to the liver by Hapitchou. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken. Hapitchou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Holzken misses with an uppercut. Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd cheers as Hapitchou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holzken doesn't seem phased though. Holzken with a nice cross. Hapitchou takes a swing at Holzken's ribcage but misses. Hapitchou throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range. Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left. Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou misses with a hook. Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hapitchou throws the left hand but Holzken avoids the punch easily. Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Holzken throws a big shot that misses. Hapitchou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holzken. Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A bone on bone clash there as Holzken blocks the leg kick.
Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely straight right hand! PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hapitchou throws a hook to the side of Holzken's head but Holzken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Holzken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Holzken jabs at Hapitchou's body. Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou. Holzken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holzken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Holzken passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hapitchou! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holzken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hapitchou throws a jab but it's blocked by Holzken. Holzken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hapitchou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holzken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hapitchou. Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holzken counters with a nice uppercut. Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Holzken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hapitchou with a body shot. Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holzken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Holzken moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch. Hapitchou misses with a body kick. Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou throws a head kick but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holzken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou. The fighters circle momentarily. Hapitchou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Holzken as he checks the leg kick. Hapitchou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holzken. Holzken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hapitchou avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hapitchou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holzken.
Holzken throws an off balance right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand. Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Holzken dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Holzken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hapitchou.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou. Hapitchou connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Hapitchou misses and Holzken counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Holzken dives in and grabs Hapitchou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hapitchou pushes down on Holzken's head and hops out. Hapitchou throws a sloppy body shot
and Holzken counters with a lovely shot to the body. Holzken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Holzken. Holzken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou catches Holzken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hapitchou cracks the inside of Holzken's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holzken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holzken blocks a jab. Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely. Holzken misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou is looking to counter punch. Holzken cracks Hapitchou with an open hand slap. Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken. Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range. Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Holzken is out of range. Hapitchou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hapitchou lands with a good body shot. Holzken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hapitchou. Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Hapitchou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holzken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Holzken moves out of range of the strikes. Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Holzken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hapitchou misses with a straight right. Holzken misses the shot to the body. Hapitchou just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou. Holzken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hapitchou. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circling - Holzken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Holzken jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance. Holzken swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Holzken avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Holzken misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming. Holzken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hapitchou sprawls well initially but Holzken persists and gets the takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PePe Hapitchou had his way with Rodney Holzken in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hapitchou wants to land a leg kick but Holzken is out of range. Holzken takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hapitchou missing with a left hand there. Holzken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Holzken looks like he wants to counter punch here. Holzken misses with a hook. Hapitchou ducked under it nicely. Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Holzken lands a body shot.
Holzken throws a body punch but Hapitchou moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Holzken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Holzken moved out of range nicely. A nice side step and Holzken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hapitchou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holzken momentarily.
Holzken takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses. Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Holzken. Hapitchou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holzken walks into a left hand. Holzken throws a body shot but no joy. Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Holzken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it. Holzken ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou. Hapitchou stalks Holzken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holzken's face. Holzken staggers backwards, shaken. Hapitchou throws a lazy right hand but Holzken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hapitchou tries to land a leg kick but Holzken saw it coming and moves away.
Holzken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holzken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hapitchou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken. Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Holzken slips the punch. Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holzken misses with a looping left. Hapitchou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Holzken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hapitchou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Hapitchou. Holzken does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holzken lands a nice hook to Hapitchou's body. Hapitchou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Holzken looks to land a left hand but Hapitchou moved out of range nicely. Donk. Hapitchou catches Holzken right on the button with a cross. A swing and a miss from Hapitchou. A shot to the liver by Holzken. Beautiful body shot. Holzken avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Holzken now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hapitchou throws a leg kick that is checked and Holzken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hapitchou's guard. Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hapitchou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hapitchou keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully. Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position. Hapitchou is trying to keep Holzken in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard. Holzken pushes down on Hapitchou's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hapitchou trying to hold on to Holzken's head to control him but Holzken postures up.
Holzken is just content to waste time from the top position. Hapitchou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hapitchou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holzken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holzken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Holzken wants to pass the guard but Hapitchou is keeping the position. Holzken is still trying to improve position. Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hapitchou doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hapitchou - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). PePe Hapitchou! PePe Hapitchou is the new featherweight champion! An out of breath and clearly excited PePe Hapitchou thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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