PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frances Hawkins (ranked 24408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Andrade (ranked 5691 p4p, 419 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hawkins
vs
Andrade

150 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frances Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Hawkins is looking for a counter combo.
Hawkins really is a fat lump.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins throws a head kick that Andrade semi-blocks.

Hawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andrade was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins passes into half guard.

Andrade scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hawkins manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andrade is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrade is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrade tries to buck Hawkins off but he can't manage it.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andrade trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrade looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Hawkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade is bucking up trying to escape but Hawkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andrade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a couple of good shots and Andrade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hawkins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Andrade's head.
Hawkins is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Andrade up.
Hawkins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Andrade to escape the position.
Andrade trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in full control for now.

Andrade is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hawkins off. It looks like it's working - Hawkins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Andrade displaying calm under pressure there.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a knee to the head.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frances Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hawkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade wants to stand but Hawkins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frances Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins throws a quick counter head kick but Andrade was just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrade misses with the combination.
Hawkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrade swinging wildly here.

Hawkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Hawkins prevents Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins stops Andrade from standing up.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Andrade is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawkins distracts Andrade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrade is wriggling around but Hawkins manages to pass to half guard.
Andrade pushes Hawkins off looking to stand but Hawkins dives back in and keeps control.
Andrade tries to kick Hawkins off in order to stand up. Hawkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hawkins is landing with strikes. Andrade can't take much more of this.
Hawkins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Andrade hold on?
Andrade trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hawkins gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hawkins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hawkins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Frances Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a series of strikes. Andrade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins scores with a head kick. Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hawkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawkins manages to end up in side control.
Andrade is pushing Hawkins's head away, looking to escape. Hawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hawkins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andrade doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frances Hawkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hawkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.

Hawkins clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins leaning against his opponent.
Andrade is trying to break free.

Hawkins wants the takedown. Andrade is fighting it off but Hawkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andrade's guard against the cage.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.

Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oooh a lovely combination from Andrade sends Hawkins down but not out. Andrade dives into side control looking to finish.

Hawkins is rocked!

It looks like Frances Hawkins has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Oh Hawkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins tries to bench press Andrade off him but Andrade keeps the position.

Andrade stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carlos Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrade lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hawkins out cold! Hawkins is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Andrade!
Carlos Andrade thanked the fans post fight for their support.