PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanaan Rasheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes into the arena with Paint it Black blaring out of the sound system. BC Hawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hawkins
vs
Rasheem

185 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BC Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanaan Rasheem!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasheem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rasheem moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.

Hawkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasheem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hawkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Rasheem's head but Rasheem avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.

Hawkins tries for a kimura but Rasheem is defending well.
Rasheem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins not doing much here.

Hawkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Rasheem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Rasheem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Rasheem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasheem but Rasheem pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasheem tries for a takedown but Hawkins circles away easily

and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasheem looks gassed!
Hawkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Rasheem looking to control.

Hawkins gets to his feet - Rasheem follows without any prompting.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Rasheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hawkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rasheem's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasheem trying to control here.
Hawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasheem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins trying to control but Rasheem is working from the bottom.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Rasheem is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BC Hawkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rasheem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasheem avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasheem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasheem is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Rasheem circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasheem stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasheem tries to clinch there but Hawkins circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
BC Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hawkins feints and as Rasheem raises his hands in defense, Hawkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasheem controls Hawkins momentarily but Hawkins frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is stalling in the full guard.
Rasheem keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Rasheem keeps moving.
Hawkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkins passes Rasheem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasheem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Rasheem defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins thows a huge punch but Rasheem dodges it nicely.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawkins trying to mount his opponent but Rasheem defends it.
Hawkins not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasheem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!

Rasheem tightening his grip on Hawkins, looking for the choke.
Rasheem is not going to allow Hawkins to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BC Hawkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt

so Hawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rasheem keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Hawkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. BC Hawkins just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rasheem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasheem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rasheem gets caught flat footed, as Hawkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawkins content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Rasheem blocks nicely.
Rasheem can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rasheem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hawkins controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rasheem trying to control here.
Hawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasheem defending well though.
Kanaan Rasheem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins trying to mount his opponent but Rasheem defends it.

Hawkins is looking for a kimura here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BC Hawkins!