Say it with me - "The Champ is Here!"

Here's an email I received from Bob Bitner of Hanover Academy of MMA:

Jay Haas now holds the featherweight title at Operation Octagon. The first round was very action-packed, constantly flipping back and forth, with Jay coming out on top. The second round was just as intense, with Jay pulling it out with a few leg kicks and some elbows from the mount. The third round went right to the mat, and Justin gained control with the side mount, clearly winning that round. After three grueling five-minute rounds, where each fighter gave it their all, the fight ended in a very tight split decision. This resulted in Jay's fourth win and earned him the honor of holding the belt for the featherweight division.

This is now the fifth title for Hanover Academy of MMA. We are very proud of our accomplishments this far, and look forward to what the future brings.

The next event scheduled for Hanover MMA is April 11,2009 - Onslaught Fights in Winchester, Va. at the Winchester Sportsplex.

Nate Vantassel - 170lbs.

Steve Kauffman-185lbs.

We are also looking into the possibility of making the card for the April 19,2009 show in York, Pa.

Congrats to Jay the Champ and to the whole crew at Hanover. Time to get a bigger trophy case at the academy! And let's not forget Jay's sponsor,Tap or Sleep fightwear, straight out of York by way of Mr. Jerod Phillips. I'll have photos up in a day or so.