PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murtagh Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanis Pichurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawke comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawke
vs
Pichurin

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtagh Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yanis Pichurin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichurin fails with the takedown

and Hawke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pichurin's guard now.
Hawke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pichurin is trying to control the position but Hawke postures up.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawke landing some decent shots from guard.
Pichurin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pichurin is trying to control the position but Hawke postures up.
Hawke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pichurin has wrist control.
Hawke wanted to stand there but Pichurin had control of the position.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichurin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawke gets back to full guard.
Hawke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pichurin drops back looking for a leg! Hawke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawke manages to kick Pichurin off! Pichurin jumps back into Hawke's guard.

Pichurin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawke dives on top into guard.
Pichurin looks gassed!
Hawke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pichurin has momentary wrist control but Hawke slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke postures up in Pichurin's guard and throws a big left but Pichurin blocks it.
Hawke throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawke tries to free his leg and advance position but Pichurin is retaining full guard.
Hawke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichurin trying to keep a closed guard but Hawke is proving a slippery customer.
Hawke postures up and lands a big shot to Pichurin's brow.
Pichurin trying to control the position.
Hawke throwing strikes from guard but Pichurin blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawke throwing strikes from guard but Pichurin blocks nicely.
Hawke lands a couple of elbows.
Hawke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pichurin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pichurin is trying to keep Hawke in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawke stands up over Pichurin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pichurin is proving hard to escape from.
Hawke postures up.
Hawke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawke is working Pichurin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawke tries to free his leg and advance position but Pichurin is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawke won't allow Pichurin to sweep him here.
Hawke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hawke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawke slips a nice elbow through Pichurin's hands, connecting with Pichurin's forehead.
Hawke throwing shots but Pichurin is blocking nicely.
Hawke lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawke lands strikes from half guard.
Hawke is looking to advance position but Pichurin won't allow it.
Hawke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pichurin's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawke lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pichurin is looking to control Hawke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pichurin avoid being mounted?
Hawke working Pichurin over with strikes.
Hawke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murtagh Hawke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pichurin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pichurin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichurin, not yet.
Hawke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pichurin has wrist control.
Pichurin looking to control.
Hawke lands a couple of digs.
Hawke stands up over Pichurin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawke is working Pichurin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murtagh Hawke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke lands a couple of digs.

Pichurin is rocked!
Hawke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pichurin is still in real trouble! Can Hawke finish him?
Hawke working some strikes from top position.
Pichurin is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pichurin seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichurin controlling Hawke's posture.
Hawke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pichurin has momentary wrist control but Hawke slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawke lands a couple of digs.
Hawke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawke throwing strikes from guard but Pichurin blocks nicely.
Hawke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pichurin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pichurin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawke working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke thows a big elbow that misses.
Pichurin working a defensive guard here.

Hawke stands up from guard. Let's bang!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hawke lands an elbow inside.
Hawke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Hawke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichurin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawke but Hawke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hawke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawke lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawke is in close to Pichurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawke with a nice head shot there.
Hawke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawke wants to get up but he can't break Pichurin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pichurin looking to control.
Hawke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke distracts Pichurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawke landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawke with a nice head shot there.
Pichurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawke lands a couple of digs.
Hawke is in close to Pichurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawke pushing down on Pichurin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawke slips a nice elbow through Pichurin's hands, connecting with Pichurin's forehead.
Hawke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pichurin wants to get back to full guard.
Pichurin won't allow Hawke to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murtagh Hawke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Horrible takedown by Hawke or perhaps it was just good defense by Pichurin which made him look bad.
Hawke missing with a left hand there. Pichurin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichurin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawke tries to sprawl out of it but Pichurin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pichurin.
Pichurin with a poor takedown

and Hawke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pichurin!
Murtagh Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yanis Pichurin.
Hawke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hawke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawke working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pichurin hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichurin is trying to escape the mount.
Hawke with the ground and pound from mount.
Pichurin can't escape the position.
Hawke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pichurin hang on?
Hawke softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Pichurin is out cold! Hawke jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtagh Hawke!