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Event:
IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Patryk drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Patryk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Patryk can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Patryk moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Patryk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patryk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Patryk slips the punch.
Patryk shoots in for a double leg but Hawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patryk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patryk duly obliges.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Patryk is just out of range.#CL#
Patryk has managed to clinch.
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!#BC#
Patryk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patryk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Patryk avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.#CL#
Patryk gets a clinch. #T1#
Patryk lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Patryk manages to break the clinch.
Patryk shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patryk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Patryk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Patryk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Patryk lands with a right to the head.
Patryk is trying to drag Hawk to the mat but Hawk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Patryk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Patryk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Patryk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Hawk is trying to stand.
#T2#
Patryk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Patryk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Patryk winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Patryk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Patryk lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patryk lands strikes from half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patryk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Patryk content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.
Patryk stops Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Patryk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk working Hawk over with strikes.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Patryk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Patryk sits in half guard.
Patryk is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Patryk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Patryk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Patryk stands up and beckons Hawk to join him on the feet.
Patryk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Patryk moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a jab when Patryk was well out of range.
Patryk moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Patryk pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patryk circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Patryk drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Patryk lands a body shot. #TD#
Patryk jumps guard and drags Hawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Patryk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard. #REVR#
Patryk stops Hawk from standing up.
Patryk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Patryk.
Nevil Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patryk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Patryk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Patryk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Patryk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Hawk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patryk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hawk to the mat. Hawk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Patryk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patryk stops Hawk from standing up. #T1#
Patryk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Patryk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Patryk is having none of it.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patryk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position.
Patryk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hawk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Patryk breaks the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook but Patryk blocks it.
Patryk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patryk duly obliges. #TD#
Patryk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Patryk won't allow Hawk to get back to his feet.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?#T2#
Patryk advances to half guard.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Patryk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patryk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Patryk wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Patryk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
#SUB#
Patryk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Patryk eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
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. Patryk connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.
Patryk prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk working Hawk over with strikes.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patryk working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Patryk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Patryk decides to return to a standing position.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Patryk misses with the combination.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Patryk shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Patryk postures up in Hawk's guard and throws a big left but Hawk blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.#ES2#
Hawk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Patryk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Patryk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk swings for the body but Patryk moves out of range.
#TD#
Patryk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hawk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Patryk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Patryk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Patryk with a nice head shot there.
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position. #SUB#
Patryk drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Patryk off! Patryk jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Patryk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Patryk throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Patryk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patryk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk wants to stand but Patryk is controlling the position.
Patryk throwing strikes but missing.
Patryk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patryk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Hawk has his feet on Patryk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Patryk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk misses with a hook. Patryk ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Patryk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Patryk off but Patryk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patryk lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Patryk is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Patryk wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Patryk stops Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Patryk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Patryk.
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patryk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patryk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Hawk is rocked!#SUB#
Patryk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Patryk finish him?
Patryk trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away. #T3#
Hawk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Patryk drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
Patryk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patryk thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Patryk there.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Patryk is controlling him
Patryk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Patryk is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Patryk lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hawk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Patryk jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukasz Patryk!
A relieved looking Lukasz Patryk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Muller .
Muller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Muller lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Muller moves into the clinch.
Hawk tries to circle away but Muller has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller .
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Muller cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller .
Muller scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Muller drops Hawk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hawk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Muller lands a big right hand that drops Hawk! The killer instinct kicks in and Muller finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Muller !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennig Muller !
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Event:
IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk jabs Nazir right on the nose. Nazir blinks but takes it well.
Nazir ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Nazir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nazir.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Nazir is dominant here and he's now got Hawk's back!
Nazir is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hawk prevents Nazir from getting a body triangle.
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Nazir looking to break Hawk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hawk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nazir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazir trying to control.
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but Nazir has full control of the position and if anything, Hawk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nazir lands strikes to the head.
Hawk trying to get back to his feet but Nazir is in full control for now.
Nazir lands shots from the back.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Nazir scores with punches and elbows.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Nazir loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hawk hold on?
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nazir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nazir is punishing Hawk with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Nazir celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raheem Nazir!
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Event:
IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sledgehammer rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Sledgehammer on the inside.
Hawk tries to circle away but Sledgehammer has him pinned against the cage.
Sledgehammer goes for a takedown attempt but Hawk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Sledgehammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sledgehammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.#CL#
Sledgehammer pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sledgehammer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!#BC#
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab. #KD#
Sledgehammer lands a big uppercut and Hawk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hawk looks OK. Sledgehammer waves Hawk back to his feet!
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Sledgehammer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sledgehammer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sledgehammer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hawk stumbles back but Sledgehammer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hawk to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hawk will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Nazir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nevil Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nazir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazir somewhat.
Nazir takes one to the chin there.
Hawk throws a hook but Nazir blocks it.
Nazir is looking to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch.
Nazir moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Nazir attempts a counter takedown but Hawk avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Nazir's head but Nazir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nazir.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk works Nazir's body with a nice hook.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazir tries to counter with a takedown but Hawk is quick to defend against it.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk throws a hook but Nazir blocks it.
Hawk misses the jab.
Nazir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazir blocks a jab.
Jab by Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Nazir is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Nazir clinches up against the cage.
Hawk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazir has double underhooks.
Nazir has Hawk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hawk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Nazir keeps him there for the moment.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Nazir tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nazir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Nazir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawk uses from the top position.
Nazir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Hawk wants to stand but Nazir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Hawk stands and steps away. Nazir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazir moves away from the strike by Hawk. #CL#
Nazir moves into the clinch.
Hawk wants to break free but Nazir has control.
Hawk tries to break free but Nazir pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nazir manages to pull guard.
Hawk wants to stand but Nazir is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SU2#
Hawk stands and steps away. Nazir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Nazir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nazir. #TD#
Nazir jumps into guard, dragging Hawk to the mat.
#SU2#
Hawk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nazir, up you get!
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Hawk catches Nazir right on the button with a cross.
Nazir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Nazir saw that one coming.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Nazir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Nevil Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazir slips under a jab.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Nazir's head back.
#T4#
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Nazir drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazir working some strikes from top position.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawk wants to stand up but Nazir is controlling him.
Nazir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nazir trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Nazir passes Hawk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazir is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawk is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevil Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Nazir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nazir has time to react.
Hawk misses with a straight left. #CL#
Nazir moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Nazir has the dominant position.#BC#
Nazir manages to break the clinch.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nazir misses with a takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Nazir.
Nazir jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hawk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nazir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazir has a takedown stuffed.
Nazir ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.#T1#
Nazir shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nazir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Nazir avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Nazir shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nazir pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
Nazir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Hawk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nazir keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Nazir has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Nazir successfully pulls guard.
Hawk wants to stand but Nazir is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Nazir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nazir controlling the position.
Nazir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nazir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazir has a closed guard, preventing Hawk from standing up.
Nazir is trying to keep Hawk in close.
Nazir 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.#SU2#
Hawk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk cracks Nazir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Raheem Nazir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hawk scores with a hook.
Hawk throws a hook but Nazir avoids it easily.
Nazir is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Nazir.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hawk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hawk throws a hook but Nazir avoids it easily.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Nazir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Nazir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazir tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Nazir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hawk misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nazir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk pushes Nazir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nazir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES2#
Hawk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Nazir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nazir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nazir slips under a jab.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Nazir tries to counter with a takedown but Hawk is quick to defend against it.
Hawk connects with a body shot.#TD#
Nazir bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nazir is controlling him well.
Nazir working the ground and pound.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet here but Nazir is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hawk's back.
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevil Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk with a jab.#TD#
Nazir shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hawk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Nazir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazir scrambles back to his feet.
Nazir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazir moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Nazir's shoulder, as Nazir tries to avoid the shot.
Nevil Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazir fails with the takedown
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazir sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Nazir. Nazir maintains the clinch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Nazir is trying to trip Hawk. He has hold of a leg but Hawk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nazir persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nazir stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazir.
Nazir stops Hawk from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawk is looking to stand back up but Nazir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawk.
Nazir wants to pass to mount but Hawk is defending the position.
Hawk is looking to escape.#T2#
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Nazir is controlling him
#ES2#
Hawk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nazir moves away from the strike by Hawk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws a hook but Nazir avoids it easily.
Nazir ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Nazir slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
Hawk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazir with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Nazir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Nazir shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.#T3#
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Nazir is having none of it.
Nazir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Nazir tries to pass.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Nazir is having none of it.
Hawk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Hawk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Nazir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Nazir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Nazir closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nazir has double underhooks. #TD#
Nazir is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawk can't fight it off and eventually Nazir manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Nazir is having none of it.
Nazir trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazir is controlling him. #SU#
Hawk is working an open guard so Nazir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nazir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawk defends it nicely.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevil Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevil Hawk!
Nevil Hawk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Dar counters by clinching up.
Hawk is trying to break free.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Dar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Dar off in order to stand up. Dar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Dar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.
Dar trying to control the position but Hawk is working away.
Hawk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dar just content to control the position.
Dar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dar asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Dar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk is not content to let Dar control the position.
The referee asks Dar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dar is riding his opponent, not letting Hawk buck him off.
Hawk trying to get back to his feet but Dar is in full control for now.
Dar controlling the position well here. Hawk rolled but Dar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Hawk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dar keeps control of the position easily here as Hawk tries to buck him off.
It looks like Dar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dar wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.#T3##SUB2#
Dar is cranking Hawk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hawk! He's tightened the choke and Hawk is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noam Dar!
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Event:
TBD#12 ALVAREZ vs. TYME
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dar clinches.
Dar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Dar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dar on the ground.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Dar manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noam Dar!
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Knight wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Knight dives in and grabs Hawk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hawk catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD#
Knight drops Hawk with a nice combination! Knight dives into Hawk's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Hawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight slips a straight right by Hawk.#T2#
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Hawk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawk, which made it look bad.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
As Hawk backs away, Knight returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
A nice combination there by Hawk.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Knight has been cut.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hawk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hawk cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Hawk connects with a jab.
Nevil Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Hawk avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Hawk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Knight keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevil Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Knight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Nevil Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk can't break the clinch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight stalls.
Knight just leaning against Hawk, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Knight for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Knight jumps guard and drags Hawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight is working an open guard so Hawk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Hawk lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
Hawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk stops a takedown attempt from Knight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Knight looking to control.
#T2#
Hawk won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Knight is working an open guard so Hawk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Knight blocks a jab.
Hawk with a hook.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Hawk jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Hawk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenny Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knight staying out of range there.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.#CL#
Knight drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk checks a low kick from Knight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.#T4#
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Hawk lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Hawk tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Hawk lands a big uppercut and Knight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knight looks OK. Hawk waves Knight back to his feet!
Hawk swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevil Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Knight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk connects with the punch.#CL#
Knight pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight has Hawk pressed against the cage, preventing Hawk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.
Knight keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Knight tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
Knight misses with a straight right. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Hawk cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Knight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight walks into a jab.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Hawk catches Knight right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Hawk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Hawk is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Knight is controlling him.#BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Knight tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nevil Hawk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nevil Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawk 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevil Hawk!
Nevil Hawk took some time post fight to say the following; 'With my dad's retirement coming soon,He's passed me the torch and wants me to be the best fighter i can,Look out everybody!'.
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Event:
WW#2 CARTER vs. RAMON 3
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
McDoughe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
McDoughe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
McDoughe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDoughe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDoughe scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk throws a hook but McDoughe blocks it.
Hawk cracks McDoughe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
McDoughe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDoughe wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
McDoughe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hawk!
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!
McDoughe working the head with strikes.
McDoughe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well.
Hawk tries to escape but McDoughe is in control. #SUB#
McDoughe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDoughe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawk pushes McDoughe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McDoughe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
McDoughe is working Hawk over with some ground and pound from side control.
McDoughe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDoughe.
McDoughe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!#SUB#
McDoughe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDoughe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
McDoughe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can McDoughe finish him?
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McDoughe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk stops McDoughe from passing to mount.
McDoughe trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T2#
McDoughe prevents Hawk from escaping the position.
McDoughe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDoughe is controlling him well.
Hawk is not content to let McDoughe control the position.
Hawk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McDoughe grinds an elbow into Hawk's temple.
McDoughe lands a strong strike to the head of Hawk. That's dazed him! McDoughe looking to finish here. Hawk is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McDoughe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve McDoughe!
Steve McDoughe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Marchand shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Marchand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Marchand.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marchand moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Nevil Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marchand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Marchand uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Marchand gets a double leg takedown into Hawk's guard.#SUB2#
Marchand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand slips nicely into half guard.
Hawk pushes Marchand off looking to stand but Marchand dives back in and keeps control.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Marchand in his half guard.
Marchand looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is trying to stand.
#T1#
Marchand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk won't allow Marchand to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Marchand is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawk sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Marchand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawk is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marchand seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hawk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Dar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dar slips under a jab.
Dar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawk defends it nicely.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noam Dar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk throws a hook but Dar avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Dar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Dar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Hawk throws a jab when Dar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Nevil Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big left from Hawk misses.
Dar feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Dar on that attempt.
Dar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk throws the left hand but Dar avoids the punch easily.
Dar moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk takes a swing at Dar's ribcage but misses.
Hawk swings for the body but Dar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk misses with a right hand #CL#
and Dar counters by moving into the clinch.
Dar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dar slips a jab from Hawk.
Dar moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dar.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Dar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hawk misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Dar on that attempt.
Dar is breathing heavily.
Dar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk misses with a hook. Dar ducked under it nicely.
Dar slips a straight right by Hawk.
Dar shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawk.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Dar moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dar keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Dar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk throws a hook but Dar blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Dar feinted with a counter takedown.
Dar walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
We've been informed that Hawk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk cracks Dar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Dar slips a jab from Hawk.#T4#
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dar taking a breather here.
Hawk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dar is controlling him well.
Dar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hawk is trying to stand but he's just given Dar his back.
Dar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nevil Hawk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dar has managed to clinch.
Dar wants a takedown but no success here.
Dar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Dar won't allow it.
#TD#
Dar jumps guard and drags Hawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dar's guard.#SUB#
Dar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1##SUB#
Dar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawk wants to stand but Dar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dar looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
#SUB#
Dar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk wants to get up but he can't break Dar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Hawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk tries to stand but Dar is controlling from the bottom.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but instead Dar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Dar passes into half guard.
#T3#
Dar wants to pass to mount but Hawk is defending the position.
Hawk tries to kick Dar off but Dar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawk is staying active underneath Dar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dar wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Dar prevents Hawk from standing back up.
Noam Dar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dar manages to mount him!
Hawk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4##SU#
Dar get's back to his feet.
Dar staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dar counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet here but Dar is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hawk's back.
Hawk is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dar is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hawk taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noam Dar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk scores with a jab. Tai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Tai has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Tai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Tai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tai tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tai tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well. #SUB#
Tai has hold of Hawk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hawk seems comfortable defending it but Tai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hawk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hawk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Tai!
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