PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Hahar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hahar
vs
Kamahawe Ole

190 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)
Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Hahar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamahawe Ole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamahawe Ole shoots for a double leg takedown but Hahar sprawls well. He's pushed Kamahawe Ole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hahar stuns Kamahawe Ole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kamahawe Ole closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hahar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hahar.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hahar gets to his feet - Kamahawe Ole follows without any prompting.
Kamahawe Ole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hahar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamahawe Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahar is in close to Kamahawe Ole's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hahar controlling from the top position.

Hahar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamahawe Ole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hahar has managed to get both his arms back between Kamahawe Ole's legs - danger averted.
Hahar advances position into side control!
Hahar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamahawe Ole keeps working.
Kamahawe Ole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hahar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hahar is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is thwarting Hahar's attempts to control the position.
Hahar controlling the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hahar trying to control but Kamahawe Ole postures up.
Hahar tries to roll over but Kamahawe Ole keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hahar eats them both and turns towards Kamahawe Ole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Andrew Hahar has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamahawe Ole's head.

Hahar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamahawe Ole on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamahawe Ole's guard now, I'm sure.

Kamahawe Ole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hahar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hahar trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
Hahar controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hahar is one step ahead there.

Hahar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hahar rushes Kamahawe Ole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamahawe Ole manages to avoid it.

Hahar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hahar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hahar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hahar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamahawe Ole.
Hahar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamahawe Ole.

Hahar has Kamahawe Ole up against the cage in a clinch.
Hahar looking for a takedown.
Hahar can't find room to land a body shot as Kamahawe Ole controls the action.

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JJ Kamahawe Ole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hahar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamahawe Ole's guard.

Hahar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hahar dodges the punch combination from Kamahawe Ole.
Hahar throws out a loose jab but Kamahawe Ole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Hahar. No joy for Kamahawe Ole on that attempt.
Kamahawe Ole looks to clinch

and Hahar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hahar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole moves to clinch but Hahar breaks away

and Hahar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hahar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hahar clinches with his opponent.

Hahar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamahawe Ole throws a leg kick but Hahar moved away.
A swing and a miss from Hahar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole fails to land with a series of punches.
Hahar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamahawe Ole.
Kamahawe Ole throws a right hand that Hahar ducks under and follows up with a left that Hahar also avoids with ease.

Hahar clinches.
Hahar prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hahar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kamahawe Ole misses

and Hahar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kamahawe Ole!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahar controlling his opponent.

Hahar is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamahawe Ole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hahar.
Kamahawe Ole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hahar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamahawe Ole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahar swings for the body but Kamahawe Ole moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Hahar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Hahar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hahar shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Hahar controlling from the top position.
Hahar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamahawe Ole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hahar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hahar wants to pass the guard but Kamahawe Ole is defending well.
Hahar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kamahawe Ole really wants to buck Hahar off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control but Hahar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamahawe Ole has given up his back here. Will Hahar look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Hahar looking for the choke but no joy.

Hahar looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Hahar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahar throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.
Kamahawe Ole is trying to break free.
Kamahawe Ole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is trapped and Hahar is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hahar misses with punches from the back.

Hahar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hahar wants to control but Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.
Hahar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Andrew Hahar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hahar wants to control but Kamahawe Ole is keeping busy.

Hahar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kamahawe Ole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole breaks Hahar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kamahawe Ole wants to control from the top but Hahar keeps moving.
Hahar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamahawe Ole is one step ahead there.
Andrew Hahar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hahar wants to control the position but Kamahawe Ole says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hahar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamahawe Ole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamahawe Ole's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kamahawe Ole is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
JJ Kamahawe Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamahawe Ole is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Hahar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hahar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hahar!