PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe County (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen American Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doyle Hawk told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

County
vs
Hawk

200 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
28
212 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe County!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
County throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk feints the counter takedown.
Joe County seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

County instigates a clinch.
Hawk is trying to drag County to the mat but County just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Doyle Hawk has been cut.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. County avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
County slowing the pace effectively.
County taking a breather.
County definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. County is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Hawk.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
County slows down the pace here.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but County pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
County throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

County closes the distance and clinches.
County lands a body punch.
County tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawk avoids the damage to the body.
County just leaning against Hawk, taking a breather.
County lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
County is struggling to control the position.
County lands a body punch.
County gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but County prevents it.
County effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but County gets the underhooks and prevents it.
County stalling against the cage.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
County prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but County is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by County after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawk wants to take the fight to the mat but County manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but County shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
County is pressed up against the cage. Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag County down to the mat. County avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

County rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from County - that landed with a thud.
Hawk looks winded!
County leaning against his opponent.
County lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
County is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from County.
Hawk wants a takedown.
County lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
County using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by County.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is trying to drag County to the mat but County just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
County will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.

County gets a clinch.
County makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe County dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hawk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

County darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
County stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
County lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. County fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe County has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doyle Hawk.

County moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
County avoiding damage.
County stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
County lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
County leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
County stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from County.
County lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.

Hawk is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as County takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can County finish him?
County leaning against his opponent.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
County lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
County taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
County is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawk wants a takedown.
County is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe County.
County throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.

County drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on County - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from County.
County is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
County has Hawk pressed against the cage. Hawk drops his hands and County takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Hawk tumbling to the canvas! County rains down with more punches but Hawk was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for County!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe County!
Joe County is the new heavyweight champion!