Post by The Rocketmen on Jan 10, 2013 12:24:40 GMT -5
Craig Whatman shifts back and forth nervously.
Ryo-san Hazuki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Ryo-san Hazuki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Craig Whatman and Ryo-san Hazuki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Craig Whatman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Hacker
He succeeds!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to escape from closed guard...
Luke Warm waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryo-san Hazuki! He is reversed and nor Craig Whatman is on half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Hacker works on the ground with his fingers over Luke Warm's face
Luke Warm shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Ryo-san Hazuki manages to switch to full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Hacker
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Warm succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Warm jumps and tries to free his leg! Hacker doesn't allow this but Craig Whatman is able to get half guard here.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hacker's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm works on the ground with his fingers over Hacker's face
Hacker shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman rolls him over and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki has seen better days.
Hacker has Luke Warm controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Luke Warm is unable to move under Hacker control.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Luke Warm
They're bothering Hacker even though they aren't hurting him.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hacker! Luke Warm has one hook in and keeps working!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Luke Warm tries to use some of his tricky moves but Luke Warm's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Luke Warm gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ryo-san Hazuki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't defend himself!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryo-san Hazuki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Hacker
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Craig Whatman is in Hacker open guard now
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Luke Warm tries to jump to side mount.
Ryo-san Hazuki closed his guard around Craig Whatman.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Nice beating Craig Whatman has received.
Hacker tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm tries to launch a few punches to Ryo-san Hazuki
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Hacker's defense
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Craig Whatman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 2
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Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker is holding Craig Whatman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Craig Whatman shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Craig Whatman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hacker is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Craig Whatman moves to side mount
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and launches himself over Hacker!
Nice move by Luke Warm who clinches and pushes Hacker against the cage
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Luke Warm circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ryo-san Hazuki and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hacker is holding Craig Whatman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Craig Whatman shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Luke Warm followed by a hard jab
Ryo-san Hazuki stumbles back.
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Craig Whatman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Craig Whatman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Warm doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Ryo-san Hazuki pushes Luke Warm forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Luke Warm is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hacker is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hacker is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hacker tries to breaks Craig Whatman's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Hacker doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
both fighters are clinching, Craig Whatman react first trying to hit Hacker with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Hacker to the mat
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Hacker tries to stand up!
Luke Warm doesn't allow him!
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ryo-san Hazuki is on his feet again.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Craig Whatman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hacker won't budge, forcing Luke Warm to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker tries to launch a few punches to Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is able to achieve closed guard and counter Ryo-san Hazuki's punches.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Warm misses a step and Ryo-san Hazuki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hacker tries to launch a few punches to Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is able to achieve closed guard and counter Ryo-san Hazuki's punches.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryo-san Hazuki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some of the people here are booing!
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryo-san Hazuki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Luke Warm doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryo-san Hazuki swings and Luke Warm has to retreat
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryo-san Hazuki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Luke Warm looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ryo-san Hazuki.
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Round 4
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Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki catches Craig Whatman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hacker.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in half guard over Luke Warm
Ryo-san Hazuki pushes Luke Warm's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Luke Warm wraps his legs while he holds Ryo-san Hazuki's head... Tight guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hacker spins out, but Craig Whatman was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hacker is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hacker is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Hacker only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hacker pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hacker steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Hacker pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker tries to grapple
Luke Warm moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Hacker
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Craig Whatman looks rather shattered.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hacker sprawls and remains on his feet.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman has punished Hacker very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Craig Whatman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hacker into his guard.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Luke Warm catch Ryo-san Hazuki's left arm and tries a kimura
Ryo-san Hazuki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryo-san Hazuki.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Body shots by Craig Whatman
Solid blows to Hacker's abdomen.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Luke Warm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hacker is trying to counter now!
Hacker throws a few hammer fists to the face of Craig Whatman
Blocked by Luke Warm.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryo-san Hazuki slips out. Luke Warm quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryo-san Hazuki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Hacker moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Hacker doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hacker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Every time Craig Whatman attempts to get inside
Hacker misses with a low kick.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Luke Warm is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman gets sloppy and Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take advantage...
Ryo-san Hazuki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Some of the people here are booing!
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryo-san Hazuki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Hacker only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Hacker blocks that. It was easy!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryo-san Hazuki.
Winner is Craig Whatman by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 17/45 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 89,87
Clinch Damage 2,72
Ground Damage 59,91
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 27/41 (66%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/18 (17%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 8,62
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 612 s
Ryo-san Hazuki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Ryo-san Hazuki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Craig Whatman and Ryo-san Hazuki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Craig Whatman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in open guard over Luke Warm
Luke Warm tries to close his guard around Hacker
He succeeds!
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to escape from closed guard...
Luke Warm waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryo-san Hazuki! He is reversed and nor Craig Whatman is on half guard!
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Hacker works on the ground with his fingers over Luke Warm's face
Luke Warm shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Craig Whatman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Ryo-san Hazuki manages to switch to full guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Hacker
Luke Warm is in closed guard... Hacker tries to roll on the ground!
Craig Whatman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm tries to escape from the closed guard
Luke Warm succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Warm jumps and tries to free his leg! Hacker doesn't allow this but Craig Whatman is able to get half guard here.
Craig Whatman is in half guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman tries to free his leg
Craig Whatman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hacker's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm works on the ground with his fingers over Hacker's face
Hacker shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Craig Whatman in his guard...
Craig Whatman rolls him over and takes his back!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki has seen better days.
Hacker has Luke Warm controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Luke Warm is unable to move under Hacker control.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Luke Warm
They're bothering Hacker even though they aren't hurting him.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Luke Warm tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hacker! Luke Warm has one hook in and keeps working!
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Luke Warm is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Luke Warm tries to use some of his tricky moves but Luke Warm's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Luke Warm gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ryo-san Hazuki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't defend himself!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryo-san Hazuki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Luke Warm into his guard.
Craig Whatman is in closed guard over Hacker
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Luke Warm struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Craig Whatman is in Hacker open guard now
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Luke Warm tries to jump to side mount.
Ryo-san Hazuki closed his guard around Craig Whatman.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Craig Whatman in his guard.
Craig Whatman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Nice beating Craig Whatman has received.
Hacker tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
Luke Warm uses his strength to keep Luke Warm at a disadvantage
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm tries to launch a few punches to Ryo-san Hazuki
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Hacker's defense
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Craig Whatman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Luke Warm.
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Round 2
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Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker is holding Craig Whatman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Craig Whatman shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Craig Whatman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hacker is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Luke Warm moves on the ground
Craig Whatman moves to side mount
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Craig Whatman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and launches himself over Hacker!
Nice move by Luke Warm who clinches and pushes Hacker against the cage
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Luke Warm circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ryo-san Hazuki and Luke Warm engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hacker is holding Craig Whatman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Craig Whatman shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Luke Warm followed by a hard jab
Ryo-san Hazuki stumbles back.
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Craig Whatman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
Luke Warm only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Craig Whatman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Warm doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Ryo-san Hazuki pushes Luke Warm forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Luke Warm is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Luke Warm is trying to counter now!
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hacker is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Craig Whatman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hacker is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hacker tries to breaks Craig Whatman's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Hacker doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
both fighters are clinching, Craig Whatman react first trying to hit Hacker with a right elbow strike
big elbow!!! that elbow knocks Hacker to the mat
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Hacker tries to stand up!
Luke Warm doesn't allow him!
Luke Warm is standing while Hacker is on the ground on his back
Ryo-san Hazuki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Luke Warm's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Ryo-san Hazuki is on his feet again.
Craig Whatman attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Craig Whatman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hacker won't budge, forcing Luke Warm to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker tries to launch a few punches to Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is able to achieve closed guard and counter Ryo-san Hazuki's punches.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Warm misses a step and Ryo-san Hazuki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hacker tries to launch a few punches to Craig Whatman
Luke Warm is able to achieve closed guard and counter Ryo-san Hazuki's punches.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryo-san Hazuki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Some of the people here are booing!
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryo-san Hazuki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Luke Warm doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Warm pushes Ryo-san Hazuki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Luke Warm tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Craig Whatman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryo-san Hazuki swings and Luke Warm has to retreat
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryo-san Hazuki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Craig Whatman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished Luke Warm very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Luke Warm looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ryo-san Hazuki.
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Round 4
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Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Ryo-san Hazuki catches Craig Whatman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hacker.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in half guard over Luke Warm
Ryo-san Hazuki pushes Luke Warm's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Luke Warm wraps his legs while he holds Ryo-san Hazuki's head... Tight guard!
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hacker spins out, but Craig Whatman was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hacker is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hacker is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles not allowing Craig Whatman improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
Craig Whatman is in open guard over Hacker
Hacker tries to close his guard around Luke Warm
He is not able to do it
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Hacker only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hacker pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hacker steps backwards away from Craig Whatman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Hacker pushes Craig Whatman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Warm steps backwards away from Ryo-san Hazuki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Warm is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Poorly executed technique. Ryo-san Hazuki looks to counter!
Hacker tries to grapple
Luke Warm moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Craig Whatman circles around Hacker
Luke Warm studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Craig Whatman looks rather shattered.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Luke Warm should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Luke Warm fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hacker sprawls and remains on his feet.
Craig Whatman and Hacker engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Craig Whatman has punished Hacker very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Craig Whatman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hacker into his guard.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Craig Whatman pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Craig Whatman looks to counter!
Luke Warm catch Ryo-san Hazuki's left arm and tries a kimura
Ryo-san Hazuki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to escape from the full mount...
Craig Whatman is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Craig Whatman is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman looks to pass to mount...
Luke Warm slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryo-san Hazuki.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker launches a few weak punches
Luke Warm blocks them effectively.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Body shots by Craig Whatman
Solid blows to Hacker's abdomen.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Luke Warm is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Luke Warm tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Craig Whatman controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Craig Whatman is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Craig Whatman tries to better his position on the ground...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Hacker is in closed guard... Luke Warm tries to roll on the ground!
Ryo-san Hazuki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hacker is trying to counter now!
Hacker throws a few hammer fists to the face of Craig Whatman
Blocked by Luke Warm.
Ryo-san Hazuki is in closed guard over Luke Warm
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Craig Whatman to fight back!
Luke Warm attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryo-san Hazuki slips out. Luke Warm quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryo-san Hazuki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryo-san Hazuki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Craig Whatman was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Hacker moves backwards and Craig Whatman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Warm sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Craig Whatman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Warm wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Hacker doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Craig Whatman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Craig Whatman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Luke Warm moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Craig Whatman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Hacker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Every time Craig Whatman attempts to get inside
Hacker misses with a low kick.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Craig Whatman is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Luke Warm is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki shows great balance while pushing away Craig Whatman
Craig Whatman gets sloppy and Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take advantage...
Ryo-san Hazuki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Luke Warm
Luke Warm wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Some of the people here are booing!
Craig Whatman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryo-san Hazuki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki goes with a looping right hand while Craig Whatman jumps back and jabs
Hacker only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Luke Warm struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Craig Whatman tries to take advantage...
Craig Whatman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Hacker blocks that. It was easy!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryo-san Hazuki.
Winner is Craig Whatman by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Craig Whatman
Punches 17/45 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 89,87
Clinch Damage 2,72
Ground Damage 59,91
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 27/41 (66%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/18 (17%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 8,62
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 612 s
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