PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawkins
vs
NKone

174 cm
35
156 lbs
18 - 4 - 1

177 cm
29
157 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

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World class boxer
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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
NKone lands a nice shot to the body.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone walks into a jab.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and NKone duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.
NKone tries to counter by closing the distance.
NKone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawkins moves out of range as NKone strikes.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
NKone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
NKone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for NKone.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Hawkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from NKone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and NKone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NKone lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from NKone.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped NKone in his tracks.
NKone swinging wildly here.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
NKone misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawkins's head backwards.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawkins.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins cracks NKone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
NKone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins shows good takedown defense.
Hawkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but NKone just manages to avoid it.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone thows a left - swing and a miss!
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins pushes NKone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
NKone is working Hawkins over against the cage.
NKone works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoiding damage as NKone throws knees to the body.
NKone is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from NKone.

Hawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NKone misses with a looping left.
NKone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
NKone tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NKone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawkins is fending him off so far but NKone persists. Nope, Hawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ole NKone.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
NKone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
NKone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.

NKone gets a clinch.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Hawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by NKone.

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is looking to slow NKone down with leg kicks.
Hawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and NKone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
NKone punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NKone cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hawkins - just one landing.
NKone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawkins.
Donk. NKone catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins tries to land a leg kick but NKone saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
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.

NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but NKone ducks down to avoid it.
NKone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.

Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by NKone.
NKone slowing the pace effectively.
NKone misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins misses with the head strike.
NKone struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch but NKone keeps him there for the moment.
NKone throws a knee to the head but misses.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, NKone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.

NKone breaks from the clinch.
NKone slips under a jab.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins slips a straight right by NKone.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Hawkins scores with the left hand. NKone knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins with a jab.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from NKone misses.
Hawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but NKone is out of range and Hawkins settles back down.
NKone jabs Hawkins right on the nose. Hawkins blinks but takes it well.
NKone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hawkins misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone blocks a jab.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
NKone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch but NKone improves position.
Hawkins tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins trying to control the position but instead, NKone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawkins into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Hawkins controls the action.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from NKone.
Hawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if NKone can turn it around.
Hawkins trying to stall but NKone improves his position.
NKone misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins scores with a leg kick.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by NKone.
Hawkins sets himself, and NKone steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawkins avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by NKone. Beautiful body shot.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
NKone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
NKone lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NKone tries to clinch up.
NKone tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
NKone shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed NKone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut

and NKone counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
NKone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
NKone is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.
NKone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
NKone is trying to break free.
Hawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but NKone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawkins as NKone tries to tie him up.
NKone is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
NKone tries to stall but Hawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
NKone throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hawkins throws a leg kick

and NKone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawkins won't be happy with that.
NKone working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawkins is trying to control NKone's posture but NKone avoids it.
NKone tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NKone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkins down.
NKone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
NKone scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone tries to advance to mount but can't.
NKone gets to mount! Hawkins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone pushes him away.
NKone raining down hammerfists from mount.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
Hawkins tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
NKone landing punches.
NKone scoring with strikes but Hawkins is staying in there.

NKone looking for a guillotine from mount but Hawkins is having none of it.
NKone lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone avoids the attempt from Hawkins to control.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
NKone looking to control but Hawkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
NKone dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone wants to control the action but instead Hawkins gets a body lock and reverses into NKone's guard! Nice work!
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone managing to control the position.
Hawkins is stalling in the full guard.
NKone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NKone is continuing to stall.
Hawkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lamont Hawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.