PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 1303 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ansgar Kundsen (ranked 2495 p4p, 251 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hawkins
vs
Kundsen

174 cm
40
164 lbs
29 - 15 - 2

177 cm
33
166 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Kundsen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kundsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kundsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins is trying to drag Kundsen to the mat but Kundsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kundsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ansgar Kundsen.

Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkins won't allow Kundsen to sweep him here.

Kundsen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawkins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kundsen.

Hawkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Kundsen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kundsen keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kundsen tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kundsen!
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Kundsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawkins.
Kundsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kundsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kundsen to take his back!
Kundsen is in bad spot here.
Kundsen breaks Hawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kundsen postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Kundsen wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen won't allow Hawkins to get back to his feet.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen prevents Hawkins from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkins is pulling down on Kundsen's head to control his posture.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kundsen stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hawkins moves into the clinch.

Hawkins successfully pulls guard.
Kundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kundsen content to stall in guard here.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Kundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Kundsen pushing down on Hawkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Kundsen is controlling well.
Kundsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.

Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Kundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kundsen is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Kundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kundsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.

Kundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kundsen.
Hawkins taking some punishment here, with Kundsen in his half guard.
Hawkins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kundsen manages to pass to mount!
Kundsen looking to ground and pound but Hawkins is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to hold on but Kundsen pushes him away.
Hawkins is working to get back to half guard.
Kundsen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawkins because Kundsen loaded up on that one.
Hawkins wants to control but Kundsen is having none of it.
Kundsen wants to control the pace but Hawkins is squirming around nicely.
Hawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kundsen is stalling here but it's allowed Hawkins to get half guard.
Kundsen throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.

Kundsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hawkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ansgar Kundsen!
Ansgar Kundsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Lamont Hawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.