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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnarson, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Ragnarson against the cage but Ragnarson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarson.
#TD2#
Ragnarson gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnarson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ragnarson off and has taken his back!
Ragnarson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawk prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
#SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnarson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
#SUB#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ragnarson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnarson defends it well. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Doyle Hawk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ragnarson enables Hawk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ragnarson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard.
Doyle Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Hawk blocks the strikes from Ragnarson.
#SUB#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ragnarson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hawk is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ragnarson as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Hawk works to advance to full mount. Ragnarson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Hawk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ragnarson has worked his arm free - good work by Ragnarson!
#SUB#
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarson defends it easily.#SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around?
Hawk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to pass to mount but Ragnarson is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ragnarson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarson misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnarson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage. #TD#
Hawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Hawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawk has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarson is pulling down on Hawk's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hawk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ragnarson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hawk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragnarson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hawk has tightened it up now! Ragnarson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doyle Hawk!
Doyle Hawk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.
Weatherspoon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hawk trying to work for an americana but Weatherspoon has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard.
Hawk is fighting to break Weatherspoon's control of his arms but Weatherspoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weatherspoon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard. #T1#
Weatherspoon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #SUB#
Hawk has gone for a leg lock! Weatherspoon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawk's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weatherspoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weatherspoon works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weatherspoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Weatherspoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weatherspoon has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weatherspoon is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weatherspoon wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Weatherspoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hawk has an active guard here but Weatherspoon has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Weatherspoon has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weatherspoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weatherspoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weatherspoon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
#SU2#
Weatherspoon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk shoots in but Weatherspoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weatherspoon throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weatherspoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Weatherspoon misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weatherspoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Weatherspoon, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Weatherspoon against the cage but Weatherspoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hawk has hold of one of Weatherspoon's legs. Weatherspoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk passes Weatherspoon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
#SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
#T1#
Weatherspoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk passes to side control.
Weatherspoon is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it. #SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weatherspoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Weatherspoon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.
Weatherspoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Weatherspoon prevents Hawk from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weatherspoon pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Weatherspoon in his half guard.
Weatherspoon trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Weatherspoon trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weatherspoon connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple. #T4#
Weatherspoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with a leg kick.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.#CL2#
Weatherspoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Weatherspoon manages to get underhooks.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk letting Weatherspoon take a breather here.
Weatherspoon scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Weatherspoon has Hawk pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weatherspoon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weatherspoon prevents it.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Weatherspoon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weatherspoon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weatherspoon. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Weatherspoon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
Weatherspoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weatherspoon swivels and escapes.
Weatherspoon lands a body shot.
Weatherspoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Weatherspoon avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weatherspoon tries to avoid it but Hawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weatherspoon to the ground. Weatherspoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weatherspoon is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Weatherspoon gets a clinch.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Marquan Weatherspoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Weatherspoon as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weatherspoon.
A right hand to the body from Weatherspoon.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
A short right from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Weatherspoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weatherspoon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weatherspoon lands a damaging elbow.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon lands with a light punch inside.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Weatherspoon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weatherspoon lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weatherspoon.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weatherspoon is defending well.
Weatherspoon pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weatherspoon lands a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weatherspoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Knees to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Weatherspoon on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weatherspoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon connects with a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquan Weatherspoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weatherspoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquan Weatherspoon!
Marquan Weatherspoon made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hawk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gravano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hawk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gravano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawk has Gravano in his guard.#REVR#
Gravano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hawk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gravano has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Gravano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gravano is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gravano to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for subs from the bottom but Gravano mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gravano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hawk is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk is in a horrible position here. Gravano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Gravano softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hawk is out cold! Gravano jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Morueco gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMorueco.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Morueco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morueco is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morueco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Morueco is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Morueco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morueco is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Morueco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morueco.#T1##SUB#
Morueco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hawk is sitting in close to Morueco's body. Morueco has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hawk is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hawk is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morueco.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco retains his light heavyweight title!
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