PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 24158 p4p, 5700 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 543 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Joon
vs
Hawk

170 cm
21
161
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
35
166
29 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses

and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Joon is blocking nicely.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Joon is defending well.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Joon won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.

Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.

Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon taking some punishment here, with Hawk in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Joon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joon sees it coming and defends easily.

Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joon!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hawk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Hawk's body position as best he can.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
Joon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Joon actively working from the bottom here.

Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.

Joon actively working from the bottom here.

Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.

Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Joon misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Joon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joon pinned against the cage. Joon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joon misses with a hook

and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Joon working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.

Joon looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.

Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.

Hawk is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hawk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hawk has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
A very excited looking Mae Joon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.