PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Oioi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's entrance music is The Darkness - Growing On Me. A fine choice. Oioi has chosen Last One To Die as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Barry Hawkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barry Hawkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hawkins
vs
Oioi

168 cm
19
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Oioi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oioi gets a takedown into half guard.

Oioi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawkins defends it well.

Oioi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oioi.
Hawkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oioi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Oioi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Oioi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oioi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins is staying active underneath Oioi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London Catch Wrestling, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oioi wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawkins is pressing down on Oioi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hawkins has his foot on Oioi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oioi works his way back into a safe position though.

Oioi drops back looking for a leg! Hawkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkins manages to kick Oioi off! Oioi jumps back into Hawkins's guard.
Oioi won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here.
Oioi is fighting to break Hawkins's control of his arms but Hawkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Oioi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oioi has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkins's legs - danger averted.
Hawkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hawkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oioi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oioi wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oioi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Oioi controlling him for the moment.
Oioi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Oioi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawkins dives on top into guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Oioi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkins manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Oioi from controlling successfully.
Hawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oioi looking to pass the guard.
Oioi trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Oioi forces his way into half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Oioi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Oioi drives through with a takedown into Hawkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Oioi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hawkins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oioi is looking to defend but Hawkins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oioi! Hawkins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oioi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Hawkins!
Barry Hawkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Erwin Oioi spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will Rock You next time'.