Post by The Rocketmen on Dec 21, 2012 15:29:19 GMT -5
Norm Cannon looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Ryo-san Hazuki shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hacker is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Cannon throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki catches Norm Cannon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hacker.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker struggles on the ground and tries to break Norm Cannon's guard...
The Cannon doesn't want to free his opponent and Hacker continues in closed guard
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hacker tries to escape from closed guard...
The Cannon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryo-san Hazuki! He is reversed and nor Norm Cannon is on half guard!
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Hacker steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Ryo-san Hazuki manages to switch to full guard.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon breaks the closed guard of Ryo-san Hazuki and moves to half guard
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Cannon steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Cannon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryo-san Hazuki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Norm Cannon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around Hacker
He succeeds!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Pitty-pat punches from Hacker
Norm Cannon doesn't flinch.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
Hacker is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Norm Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Cannon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in half guard over The Cannon
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Hacker is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon circles around Hacker
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Norm Cannon!
Hacker is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
A right hand from Norm Cannon
makes Hacker stumble back!
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Cannon throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Norm Cannon tries to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Norm Cannon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
The Cannon sits over his knees and pushes away Hacker's leg!
Norm Cannon is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Norm Cannon in his guard.
Norm Cannon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
The Cannon uses his strength to keep The Cannon at a disadvantage
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from The Cannon
They're bothering Hacker even though they aren't hurting him.
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Deep breaths from Ryo-san Hazuki who tries a hammer punch to The Cannon's ribs.
The Cannon blocks those punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Cannon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Cannon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Cannon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Norm Cannon controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Cannon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Norm Cannon circles around Hacker
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cannon should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Cannon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hacker stops that one with his ribs!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hacker is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Norm Cannon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Cannon sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Norm Cannon charges at Hacker throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hacker is rocked!
Norm Cannon tries a hook to the body
and hits Hacker ribs hard
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Norm Cannon to fight back!
The Cannon moves forward looking for some action
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles a bit before breaking The Cannon's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
The Cannon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Norm Cannon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hacker should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Hacker doesn't want to free his opponent and The Cannon continues in closed guard
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon works on the ground with his fingers over Hacker's face
Hacker shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Hacker doesn't want to free his opponent and The Cannon continues in closed guard
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki holds Norm Cannon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Hacker looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
The Cannon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hacker leans and gets Norm Cannon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Cannon is trying to counter now!
Hacker throws a lazy kick
The Cannon blocks and keeps his distance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Cannon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Cannon steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker and The Cannon circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Ryo-san Hazuki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Ryo-san Hazuki looks rather shattered.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Cannon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
Norm Cannon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hacker
The Cannon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Cannon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Cannon who put distance between them
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Norm Cannon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cannon launches a furious hook!
That hits Hacker's chin like a wrecking ball! Hacker loses balance and goes to the mat.
Hacker's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cannon is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Hacker tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Cannon is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Ryo-san Hazuki to stand up.
Ryo-san Hazuki is on his feet again.
Hacker decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hacker moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hacker misses a step and Norm Cannon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Norm Cannon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hacker pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
The Cannon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Hacker doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Norm Cannon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cannon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ryo-san Hazuki circles around The Cannon
Hacker launches a stiff jab!
The Cannon ducks that one.
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Norm Cannon has found an opening in the defense of Hacker, launching a big uppercut
Ryo-san Hazuki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hacker and The Cannon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Hacker pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Norm Cannon has found an opening in the defense of Hacker, launching a big hook
Ryo-san Hazuki steps backwards and avoids that hook!
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Norm Cannon by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Norm Cannon
Punches 23/47 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 172
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 3,02
Time on the ground 336 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/20 (10%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,06
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 355 s
Here's the fight in a nutshell: Cannon lays a beating, Hazuki throws a takedown. If it weren't for a stamina issue, Hazuki could have very well won this fight.
Ryo-san Hazuki shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hacker is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Cannon throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki catches Norm Cannon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hacker.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker struggles on the ground and tries to break Norm Cannon's guard...
The Cannon doesn't want to free his opponent and Hacker continues in closed guard
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hacker tries to escape from closed guard...
The Cannon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryo-san Hazuki! He is reversed and nor Norm Cannon is on half guard!
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Hacker steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Ryo-san Hazuki manages to switch to full guard.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon breaks the closed guard of Ryo-san Hazuki and moves to half guard
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Cannon steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Cannon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryo-san Hazuki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Norm Cannon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around Hacker
He succeeds!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over The Cannon
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Pitty-pat punches from Hacker
Norm Cannon doesn't flinch.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
Hacker is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Norm Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Cannon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in half guard over The Cannon
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Hacker is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon circles around Hacker
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Norm Cannon!
Hacker is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
A right hand from Norm Cannon
makes Hacker stumble back!
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Cannon throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Norm Cannon tries to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Norm Cannon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Norm Cannon is in half guard over Hacker
The Cannon sits over his knees and pushes away Hacker's leg!
Norm Cannon is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Norm Cannon in his guard.
Norm Cannon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
The Cannon uses his strength to keep The Cannon at a disadvantage
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from The Cannon
They're bothering Hacker even though they aren't hurting him.
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Deep breaths from Ryo-san Hazuki who tries a hammer punch to The Cannon's ribs.
The Cannon blocks those punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Cannon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Cannon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Cannon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Norm Cannon controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Cannon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Norm Cannon circles around Hacker
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cannon should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Cannon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hacker stops that one with his ribs!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hacker is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Norm Cannon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Cannon sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Norm Cannon charges at Hacker throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hacker is rocked!
Norm Cannon tries a hook to the body
and hits Hacker ribs hard
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Norm Cannon to fight back!
The Cannon moves forward looking for some action
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles a bit before breaking The Cannon's attemp of grappling
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
The Cannon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Norm Cannon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hacker should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Hacker doesn't want to free his opponent and The Cannon continues in closed guard
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon works on the ground with his fingers over Hacker's face
Hacker shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Hacker doesn't want to free his opponent and The Cannon continues in closed guard
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
The Cannon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki holds Norm Cannon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Norm Cannon is in closed guard over Hacker
Hacker looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Cannon is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Norm Cannon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
The Cannon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hacker leans and gets Norm Cannon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Cannon is trying to counter now!
Hacker throws a lazy kick
The Cannon blocks and keeps his distance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Cannon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Cannon steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker and The Cannon circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Cannon and Hacker circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Ryo-san Hazuki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Ryo-san Hazuki looks rather shattered.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Cannon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Norm Cannon looks to counter!
Norm Cannon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hacker
The Cannon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Cannon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Cannon who put distance between them
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Norm Cannon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cannon launches a furious hook!
That hits Hacker's chin like a wrecking ball! Hacker loses balance and goes to the mat.
Hacker's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cannon is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Hacker tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Cannon is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Ryo-san Hazuki to stand up.
Ryo-san Hazuki is on his feet again.
Hacker decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hacker moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hacker misses a step and Norm Cannon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Norm Cannon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hacker pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Norm Cannon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
The Cannon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Hacker doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The Cannon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Cannon moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Norm Cannon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Norm Cannon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cannon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Norm Cannon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ryo-san Hazuki circles around The Cannon
Hacker launches a stiff jab!
The Cannon ducks that one.
The Cannon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Norm Cannon has found an opening in the defense of Hacker, launching a big uppercut
Ryo-san Hazuki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Hacker and The Cannon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Hacker pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Cannon pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Cannon struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Hacker is holding Norm Cannon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Norm Cannon shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Norm Cannon has found an opening in the defense of Hacker, launching a big hook
Ryo-san Hazuki steps backwards and avoids that hook!
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Norm Cannon by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Norm Cannon
Punches 23/47 (49%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 172
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 3,02
Time on the ground 336 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 21/28 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/20 (10%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,06
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 355 s
Here's the fight in a nutshell: Cannon lays a beating, Hazuki throws a takedown. If it weren't for a stamina issue, Hazuki could have very well won this fight.