PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murtagh Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Wagon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawke comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire. Wagon has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hawke
vs
Wagon

180 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
174 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Real Fighters Nutrition
Hilo Top Team Clothing

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtagh Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Wagon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawke, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Wagon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawke is trying to defend but Wagon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hawke tries to roll over but Wagon keeps him under control.
Wagon controlling the action here.

Wagon stands up from half guard.
Hawke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wagon shoots in for a double leg but Hawke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawke stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagon. Wagon gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wagon.
Murtagh Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Wagon.

Wagon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wagon on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagon is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wagon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Hawke moves into the clinch.
Wagon wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hawke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wagon regains guard.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wagon wants to sweep here but Hawke controlling him for the moment.
Hawke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wagon has his feet on Hawke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chuck Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawke shoots in for a takedown but Wagon shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagon fails with the takedown.

Hawke gets the takedown into side control.
Wagon is looking to regain half guard here but Hawke keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagon's head.
Hawke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagon's head.
Hawke trying to pass the guard but Wagon defending well.
Wagon trying to control from the bottom.
Wagon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawke postures up.
Hawke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wagon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawke landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawke's guard.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Wagon from controlling successfully.

Wagon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wagon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawke has escaped and now he's on top!
Hawke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke is looking to control Wagon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawke avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Wagon dominated that round.
That's time! Hawke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hawke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagon avoids it really well and circles away.

Hawke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawke's guard.

Hawke is working an open guard so Wagon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Wagon instigates a clinch.
Hawke stops a takedown attempt from Wagon.
Wagon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawke keeps control of Wagon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wagon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wagon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wagon shoots in for a double leg but Hawke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murtagh Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Wagon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawke.
Wagon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
No luck for Hawke with that takedown attempt.
Wagon scores with a hook.
Wagon shoots in for a takedown but Hawke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wagon is breathing heavily.
Hawke fails with the takedown.
Hawke throws a big shot that misses.

Wagon drives through and clinches with Hawke against the cage.

Hawke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Wagon looking for a guillotine here but Hawke defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawke wants to get up but he can't break Wagon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke postures up in Wagon's guard and throws a big left but Wagon blocks it.
Hawke with a flurry of punches that miss.

Wagon pushes Hawke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wagon.
Hawke stuffs the takedown.

Hawke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wagon is trying to defend but Hawke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wagon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke looks to land a strike but Wagon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawke wants to stand and escape but instead Wagon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chuck Wagon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wagon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hawke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagon has Hawke in his guard.
Hawke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Wagon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawke defends it easily.

Hawke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wagon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawke has managed to get both his arms back between Wagon's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawke working some strikes from top position.
Hawke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawke tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagon is retaining full guard.
Hawke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Wagon has his foot on Hawke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawke works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawke working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hawke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Wagon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Hawke. No joy for Wagon on that attempt.

Wagon scores a takedown into full mount!
Hawke tries to buck Wagon off but he can't manage it.
Hawke is looking to get to half guard.

Wagon is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Wagon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawke did well to prevent Wagon getting side control.

Wagon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wagon trying to control from half guard but Hawke is working away.
Wagon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagon wants to pass the guard but Hawke is defending well.

Wagon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawke is just riding it out for now. Wagon eventually gives up the hold.

Wagon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawke is looking for a sweep. Wagon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagon throwing shots but Hawke is blocking nicely.

Wagon decides to stand and escape the position.
Wagon lands a slapping body shot.
Hawke fails with the takedown.

Hawke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wagon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawke off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wagon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hawke wants to control his opponent's hands but Wagon gets his hands free.

Hawke showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke tries to roll but Wagon sticks to his back.
Hawke is working hard here to advance position.

Wagon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hawke is in real trouble here. Wagon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hawke is tapping out! Wagon wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Wagon!
After the fight, Chuck Wagon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.