PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustavus Adolphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adolphus
vs
Hawkins

186 cm
29
230 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
29
255 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustavus Adolphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kev Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Adolphus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adolphus is in Hawkins's guard.
Adolphus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adolphus throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins blocks nicely.
Hawkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adolphus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adolphus landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins pulls Adolphus in close to prevent any damage.
Adolphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adolphus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins is controlling Adolphus's posture.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Adolphus wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adolphus scoring with some ground and pound.
Adolphus distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkins looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Adolphus controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adolphus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adolphus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Adolphus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage.
Hawkins trying to advance position but Adolphus counters by regaining guard.
Hawkins trying to move into half guard but instead Adolphus has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus distracts Hawkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adolphus postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins seems keen to control Adolphus's posture.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adolphus manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Adolphus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The referee warns Hawkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adolphus lands a couple of good shots and Hawkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Adolphus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hawkins tries to break free.
Hawkins covers up after that shot from Adolphus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adolphus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Adolphus keeps control of the position as Hawkins tries to break free.
Adolphus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hawkins trying to control the hands but Adolphus won't let him.

Adolphus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hawkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Adolphus throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hawkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adolphus's guard. Nice work there by Hawkins.
Hawkins trying to move into half guard but instead Adolphus has managed to sweep!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Adolphus tries to pass.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavus Adolphus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adolphus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adolphus somewhat.
Adolphus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adolphus gets slowly back to his feet.

Adolphus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Adolphus throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Hawkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adolphus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkins wants to control but Adolphus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus is nestled in close to Hawkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Adolphus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
Adolphus throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Adolphus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adolphus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adolphus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus scoring with some ground and pound.
Adolphus stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adolphus lands a couple of digs.
Adolphus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adolphus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adolphus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Adolphus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Adolphus won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adolphus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins has momentary wrist control but Adolphus slips an elbow through the middle.
Adolphus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controls Adolphus momentarily but Adolphus frees himself.
Gustavus Adolphus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adolphus is fighting to break Hawkins's control of his arms but Hawkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adolphus stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adolphus lands a couple of elbows.
Adolphus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Adolphus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adolphus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adolphus throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adolphus throwing strikes but missing.
Adolphus with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adolphus!

Hawkins goes for an armbar but Adolphus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adolphus.
Hawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adolphus's guard.
Hawkins passes Adolphus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkins works his foot free and advances to mount.

Hawkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Adolphus is now in Hawkins's guard. A big mistake from Hawkins there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavus Adolphus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Adolphus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adolphus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins tries to improve position but can't.
Adolphus landing a few strikes.
Adolphus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adolphus misses with the ground and pound.
Adolphus in side control, throwing shots but Hawkins defends.
Adolphus landing a few strikes.
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!

Adolphus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins tries to bench press Adolphus off him but Adolphus keeps the position.
Adolphus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawkins is trying to control Adolphus's posture but Adolphus avoids it.
Adolphus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphus working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawkins controls the position for a moment.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins dodges the ground and pound from Adolphus.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Adolphus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawkins is trying to improve his position.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Adolphus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hawkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Adolphus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adolphus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphus cracks Hawkins with a big right hand but Hawkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kev Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adolphus won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawkins moves nicely into side control.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adolphus is pushing Hawkins's head away, looking to escape. Hawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Hawkins with the ground and pound but Adolphus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Adolphus is trying to stand up here but Hawkins is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to pass to full mount but Adolphus defends it.
Adolphus wants to get back to his feet.

Hawkins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Adolphus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Adolphus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Adolphus working away.
Hawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Adolphus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphus working the ground and pound.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Adolphus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawkins some visible discomfort.
Hawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Adolphus keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Adolphus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gustavus Adolphus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins tries to buck Adolphus off but Adolphus is having none of it.
Hawkins throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavus Adolphus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adolphus, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Gustavus Adolphus!

Gustavus Adolphus wins by unanimous decision!