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Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter     
Date:   Mar 08, 2024
#R1#
Graves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graves 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.#SUB2#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk looking for subs off his back but Graves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Hawk defends it. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Graves is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graves prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawk has given up his back. #SUB#
Graves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk trying to control the hands but Graves won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Graves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hawk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Graves tightening his grip on Hawk, looking for the choke.
Hawk breaks Graves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hawk postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Graves keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hawk has passed into half guard!
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!
Hawk turns into Graves and is now in his guard.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Hawk pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deon Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graves misses the body punch
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Graves. #TD2#
Hawk gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Graves defends.
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hawk throws an elbow but Graves slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hawk's guard! Nice work there by Graves!
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graves trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk stops Graves from passing to mount. #SUB#
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hawk's legs.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Hawk trying to control here.
Micah Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves! #SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Hawk working away.
Graves stops Hawk from passing to mount.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graves is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Graves is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk. #SUB2#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Graves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk throwing shots but Graves is blocking nicely.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves is looking to get back to full guard here but Hawk has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves gets his hands free as Hawk looks to control.
Hawk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Graves is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawk!

Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov     
Date:   Feb 03, 2024
#R1#
Price's corner calls for a 1-2. Price obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Hawk drives through with a takedown into Price's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Hawk has gone for a leg lock! Price slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawk's guard.#REVB#
Price sitting in guard here, content to control.
Price postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hawk pushes a forearm under Price's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Price is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A very excited looking Micah Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 31, 2023
#R1#
Magamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#TD#
Magamedov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magamedov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hawk's body to avoid the submission. Hawk has instead reached around Magamedov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hawk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SPFT #7     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023
#R1#
Hoodwell throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Hoodwell.
Hoodwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Hoodwell avoids it easily.
Hoodwell throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoodwell's guard.
Hawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoodwell keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Hawk drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hawk seems to have locked his on tight now - Hoodwell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hawk, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micah Hawk!
An out of breath Micah Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SPFT #3     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Hawk gets caught napping as Manchester dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hawk pushes a forearm under Manchester's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manchester is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SPFT #1     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Joon is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Joon is defending well.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Joon won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon taking some punishment here, with Hawk in his half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Joon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joon! #T3##SUB2#
Hawk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hawk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Hawk's body position as best he can.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Joon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
Joon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Joon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joon pinned against the cage. Joon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Joon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hawk is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hawk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hawk has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
A very excited looking Mae Joon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1##TD#
Hawk tries to sprawl but Justis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawk looks winded!
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Justis controlling the action here. #SUB#
Justis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Justis. #SUB#
Justis is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Well, if Justis 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. #SUB#
Justis is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Justis to get the leverage. #SUB#
Justis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justis controlling the action here.#SUB#
Justis seems to be working for a kimura but Hawk defends the submission attempt.
Justis slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Justis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hawk for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Justis is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well. #SUB#
Justis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Justis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Justis'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Justis 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Justis in particular looking to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Justis is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Justis to get the leverage.
Justis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis. #SUB#
Justis 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. Justis eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Justis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Justis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawk being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Justis has an Americana. Hawk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Justis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Justis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: 020 Tokyo 1     
Date:   Jun 27, 2023
#R1#
Bowes lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Bowes pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Bowes won't allow it.
Bowes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Bowes has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Bowes.
Bowes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk being controlled against the cage.
Bowes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bowes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #TD#
Hawk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Hawk looking for subs off his back but Bowes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bowes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bowes wants to stand but Hawk has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bowes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawk!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bowes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bowes is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bowes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk trying to hold on to Bowes's head to control him but Bowes postures up.
Bowes wants to stand up but Hawk is controlling the position.
Bowes 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.
Bowes wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Bowes drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Bowes 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.
Hawk tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bowes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawk tries to hold on but Bowes postures up.#T3#
Bowes lands with some strikes.
Hawk manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bowes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hawk.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bowes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk is letting Bowes control him for a moment. #T4#
Bowes throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawk's head but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Bowes looks up at the clock and then as Hawk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bowes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bowes is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowes tries to stand but Hawk is controlling his head.
Bowes landing strikes.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Bowes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bowes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowes thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
A left lands for Bowes.
Bowes scores with a body shot.
Bowes looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bowes lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Bowes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bowes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Hawk tries for a takedown but Bowes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawk looks for a takedown but Bowes sprawls well.
Henry Bowes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowes scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry Bowes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bowes clinches with his opponent.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Bowes.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bowes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowes misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Bowes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Bowes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.#T2#
Hawk moves away from the strike by Bowes.
Bowes with a hook.#TD#
Hawk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowes's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk is fighting to break Bowes's control of his arms but Bowes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowes, not yet.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowes is retaining full guard.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Bowes keeps moving.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bowes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses. Bowes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawk's guard. Nice move by Bowes!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Bowes pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Bowes from controlling successfully.
Bowes wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Bowes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry Bowes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk trying to control the position.
Bowes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowes defends well.
Bowes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowes defends it easily.
Bowes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowes passes into half guard.
Bowes wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Bowes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bowes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bowes rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Bowes holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Bowes tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Bowes back against the cage.
Bowes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowes lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bowes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bowes breaks the clinch. #T1#
Bowes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowes throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Bowes misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bowes!
The ground and pound from Hawk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Hawk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bowes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hawk's guard! Nice work there by Bowes!
Hawk wants to sweep here but Bowes controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Bowes from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bowes wants to get up but he can't break Hawk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bowes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bowes works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk wants to control but Bowes is keeping busy.
Hawk is in trouble now - Bowes has advanced to mount!
Bowes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bowes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Bowes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawk is looking to escape.
Bowes raining down shots from the mount!
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Bowes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bowes slips a nice elbow through Hawk's hands, connecting with Hawk's forehead.#T4#
Bowes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bowes wants to pass to mount but Hawk is defending the position.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowes.
Bowes passes into half guard.
Bowes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bowes wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bowes 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Bowes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bowes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Bowes!

Henry Bowes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: 020 FIVE     
Date:   Jun 05, 2023
#R1#
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Murhapuro has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Murhapuro lands.
Murhapuro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawk eats them both and turns towards Murhapuro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Murhapuro lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhapuro keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhapuro holds on and takes a little breather.
Murhapuro wants to stand but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murhapuro is avoiding damage well. #T3##SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Hawk misses with the ground and pound.
Hawk trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro 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.
Hawk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well. #SUB#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murhapuro has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Murhapuro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murhapuro cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Murhapuro lands a jab-cross combination.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Murhapuro jabs at Hawk's body.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Murhapuro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murhapuro lands a body punch. #BC2#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Murhapuro lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk throws a counter high kick but Murhapuro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Murhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhapuro.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Jab by Murhapuro.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Murhapuro lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Murhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhapuro 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##TD#
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk passes to full mount!
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hawk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Hawk looking to ground and pound but Murhapuro is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hawk working for a submission but Murhapuro is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk trying to control but Murhapuro is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Hawk prevents Murhapuro from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Murhapuro frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Hawk wants to finish this one by submission but Murhapuro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawk.
Murhapuro blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3##SUB#
Hawk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murhapuro working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk lands a big elbow. #T4#
Murhapuro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murhapuro is looking to escape.
Murhapuro is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk looking to control but Murhapuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawk unloads with some shots from mount but Murhapuro bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhapuro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhapuro!

Ispa Murhapuro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: 020 THREE     
Date:   May 25, 2023
#R1#
Petrovs throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrovs looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Petrovs takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Petrovs throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Petrovs manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrovs to the mat! Petrovs manages to get full guard.
Hawk postures up in Petrovs's guard and throws a big left but Petrovs blocks it.
Petrovs keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovs 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.
Hawk trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Hawk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrovs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrovs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrovs! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawk down.
The strikes coming from Petrovs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawk wants to control but Petrovs postures up.
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrovs cracks Hawk with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Petrovs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrovs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrovs throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Petrovs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hawk thows a huge punch but Petrovs dodges it nicely.
Petrovs is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
Petrovs is looking to control Hawk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrovs avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Hawk seems content to control.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Petrovs dodges it nicely. #T3#
Well, if Hawk 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.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk working over Petrovs with some ground and pound. Petrovs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrovs's head.
Petrovs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hawk wants to free his trapped foot but Petrovs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrovs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrovs!
Petrovs looks winded!
Hawk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Hawk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Petrovs because Hawk loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrovs frees his head quite easily.
Hawk looking to control but Petrovs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Hawk 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawk is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Petrovs is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 25, 2023
#R1#
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Gaethje.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaethje connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gaethje connects with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gaethje.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaethje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gaethje's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaethje obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaethje swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaethje has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Gaethje lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.#TD2#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gaethje to regain full guard. #T1#
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Gaethje pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Hawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawk trying to control but Gaethje is working from the bottom.
Gaethje keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gaethje is pulling down on Hawk's head to control his posture.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaethje is keeping the position for now.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.
Gaethje has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Gaethje finds it's target.#T3#
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Gaethje counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaethje. Gaethje obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hawk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaethje quickly recovers to half guard.
Gaethje regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaethje has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaethje keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Gaethje regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawk.
Gaethje working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk. #T4#
Hawk wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
Gaethje managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Gaethje is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaethje manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Gaethje's guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaethje's guard.
Gaethje controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Gaethje dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Gaethje there.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaethje as he avoids it easily.
Gaethje looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje throws a good cross that connects.
Gaethje throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaethje lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.
Gaethje looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Gaethje avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaethje lands the left hand.#T1#
Gaethje throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Hawk takes it in his stride.
Gaethje connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaethje throws a head kick that half lands.
Gaethje connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Gaethje.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
A combination from Gaethje does no damage.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Gaethje is wise to it.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Gaethje misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Gaethje gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
Gaethje goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaethje.
Gaethje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Gaethje lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Gaethje.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Gaethje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Hawk.#T3#
Hawk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaethje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaethje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Gaethje throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gaethje looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Gaethje connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Gaethje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaethje scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gaethje lands a head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Gaethje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaethje misses with a double jab.
Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Gaethje.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Gaethje.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gaethje connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Gaethje dominated that second round.
That's time! Gaethje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Gaethje.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Gaethje gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
Gaethje scores with a hook.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaethje.
Gaethje tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaethje lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Gaethje lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaethje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaethje - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaethje. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gaethje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaethje throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
A left lands for Gaethje.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaethje slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gaethje lands with an overhand left.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Hawk.#T2#
Hawk slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Gaethje scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gaethje pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Hawk shoots in but Gaethje avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Gaethje.
Gaethje fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Gaethje defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
Gaethje paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Gaethje there.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaethje pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaethje scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Gaethje sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Gaethje does no damage.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Gaethje sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Hawk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawk somewhat.
Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick there by Gaethje.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Micah Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gaethje showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaethje, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gaethje!

A victorious Justin Gaethje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 18, 2023
#R1#
Gabasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gabasa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gabasa misses with a leg kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabasa misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Gabasa finds it's target.
Gabasa misses the shot to the body.
Gabasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
A head kick by Gabasa misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gabasa!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gabasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabasa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabasa is defending well.
Gabasa trying to remain calm as Hawk controls from the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gabasa, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gabasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Gabasa.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabasa off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to control but Gabasa is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Hawk working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gabasa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hawk has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gabasa taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 13, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Hawk has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Salvacion. Oh but Hawk has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Salvacion goes limp - he's gone! Hawk jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hawk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Hawk getting side control.
Amiga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hawk manages to mount him!
Amiga 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.
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.
Amiga wants to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.#SUB#
Hawk is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hawk extends the arm and Amiga is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
An out of breath Micah Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Bitok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hawk is trying to control Bitok's posture but Bitok avoids it.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bitok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Bitok has control of the leg.
Bitok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Hawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bitok's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bitok's back!
Bitok just trying to survive but Hawk is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hawk missing with strikes from the back.
Bitok is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hawk. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk has his arm under Bitok's chin here. Game over son! Hawk squeezes tightly and Bitok is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1##KD#
Rainey drops Hawk with a right and a left! Rainey comes rushing in but Hawk regains his composure and manages to keep Rainey in guard. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Micah Hawk has been cut.
Rainey postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hawk's head off the mat! Hawk is out! He's out! Rainey jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 23, 2023
#R1##CL#
Lagavulin has managed to clinch.
Lagavulin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lagavulin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lagavulin lands a nice knee to the body.
Lagavulin scores with a knee to the head.
Lagavulin lands a knee to the head.
Lagavulin is stalling here.
Lagavulin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawk's defenses.
Lagavulin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lagavulin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lagavulin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lagavulin lands a nice knee to the body.
Lagavulin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lagavulin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lagavulin lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.
Lagavulin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lagavulin controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Lagavulin connects with a knee to the head.
Lagavulin connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Lagavulin lands an elbow inside.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagavulin finish him?
Lagavulin slowing the pace effectively.
Lagavulin with a knee to the head.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergei Lagavulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Hawk.#TD2#
Hawk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Lagavulin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lagavulin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lagavulin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hawk is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lagavulin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Lagavulin!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1#
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Nucombe. Beautiful body shot.
Nucombe throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nucombe but Nucombe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Nucombe does it's job there.#T1#
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nucombe defends it nicely.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk 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!
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#TD#
Hawk has Nucombe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nucombe tumbling to the mat - Hawk dives into Nucombe's guard.#T3##SUB#
Hawk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nucombe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nucombe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe is looking to stand up but Hawk won't let him. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Nucombe defends easily. #SUB#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Nucombe stands and steps away. Hawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Nucombe's guard.

Nucombe pushes Hawk off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe lands a right hook to the body.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##TD#
Hawk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #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! #SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk taking a breather here. #T3##SUB#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nucombe, who protects the arm well.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nucombe is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nucombe is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Hawk moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Hawk feints and as Nucombe raises his hands in defense, Hawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nucombe's guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
Nucombe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hawk from advancing 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe is staying active underneath Hawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Nucombe defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it.
Nucombe trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is keen to just control but Nucombe is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nucombe is looking to control Hawk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nucombe avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A left lands for Nucombe.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Hawk pushes him away.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Nucombe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nucombe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!

Neil Nucombe gave a mention to Furnace Performance Products in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 06, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hawk dives in and scores a takedown into Kiang's guard.#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Kiang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kiang manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Kiang's guard.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Kiang blocks nicely.
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Kiang being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Kiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hawk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kiang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micah Hawk!
After winning the bout, Micah Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 03, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hawk is looking to cinch up a triangle. Amiga throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hawk's body to avoid the submission. Hawk has instead reached around Amiga's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hawk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Hawk!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
Hardaway throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hardaway throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardaway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawk is defended easily by Hardaway.
Hardaway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardaway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hardaway lands.
Hardaway lands with a shot to the body.
Hardaway stuns Hawk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
That kick from Hardaway tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardaway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardaway connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Hardaway feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hardaway finish him?! #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Hardaway wobbles Hawk with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Hardaway dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hawk to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Hardaway!
After winning the bout, Samuel Hardaway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Hawk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hawk 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. #SUB2#
Hawk has hold of Bitok's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bitok tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hawk cranks the arm and Bitok screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bitok, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Micah Hawk!
A very excited looking Micah Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Mills throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mills looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Mills now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Hawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mills on his heels. He'll look to pass Mills's guard now, I'm sure.

Mills wriggles free and stands up.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Mills.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Mills bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mills.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Mills.
Hawk slips a jab from Mills.
Mills throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
Mills chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mills looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Mills is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk slips a jab from Mills.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Mills.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mills keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mills connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
Mills fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hawk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hawk looks to clinch but Mills throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hawk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edward Mills!
Edward Mills took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I was swimmin in da Ocean and it taught me to be da hardest Pickle of them all!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 14, 2022
#R1#
Wilder throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawk is working away from the top position though.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawk is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Wilder is rocked!#T1##SUB2#
Wilder has left one of his arms exposed and Hawk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wilder screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 05, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Hawk wants to control but Wilder postures up.
Hawk gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Wilder has control of the leg.
It looks like Wilder is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk is pressing down on Wilder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hawk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wilder frees his head nicely. Oh but Hawk has switched to an armbar! Wilder is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A victorious Micah Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 26, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Bass tries to sprawl but Hawk drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.
Bass has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bass 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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Bass is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Bass defends the submission attempt.
Bass wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bass actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bass is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Bass is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Bass is not content to let Hawk control the position.#SUB2#
Bass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Bass is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bass wants to sweep but Hawk has passed to side control!
Bass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Bass's head but Bass avoids it well.
Bass dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.#SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Bass is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it. #SUB#
Hawk has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bass is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hawk yanks on the arm and Bass is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hawk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.#ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Hawk slips under a jab from Williams.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams drops Hawk with a straight right hand, right on the button! Williams follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Williams!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Bitok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bitok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bitok has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bitok is posturing up here but Hawk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bitok tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bitok has to tap! Slick submission there by Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1##TD#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plugger, who protects the arm well.
Hawk throwing strikes but Plugger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Plugger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Plugger tries to advance to mount but can't.
Plugger advances to full mount. #T1#
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plugger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawk?
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is having none of it.
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Plugger is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Plugger not doing much here. #T2##SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Plugger working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plugger in particular looking to stall.
Plugger tries to pass to full mount but Hawk defends it.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Plugger controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plugger trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Plugger trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Plugger drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Plugger wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plugger 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.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plugger.
Plugger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Plugger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawk!
Plugger raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Plugger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plugger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Hawk tries to reverse the position but Plugger maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger controlling from mount.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hawk blocks a head kick by Plugger.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Plugger.
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Pull Plugger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up. #SUB#
Hawk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Plugger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Plugger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Plugger! #REVB#
Plugger trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to control Plugger's posture but Plugger avoids it.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Plugger tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plugger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plugger tries to advance to mount but Hawk denies him.
Plugger has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hawk!
Plugger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plugger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Plugger trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk tries to hold on but Plugger postures up.#SUB2#
Plugger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawk turns into him and now he's in Plugger's guard. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Plugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Plugger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plugger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses. Plugger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawk's guard. Nice move by Plugger!#REVB#
Plugger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hawk looking to control. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Plugger wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SUB#
Hawk has his foot on Plugger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plugger works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Plugger has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Plugger sits in half guard.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plugger is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Plugger with a hook.
Plugger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plugger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Plugger.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plugger enables Hawk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plugger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plugger is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger trying to control the position here.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plugger pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Plugger has wrist control.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Plugger has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Plugger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hawk postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Hawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plugger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Plugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Plugger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Plugger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plugger 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.
Plugger drops an elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Plugger is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Plugger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk won't allow Plugger to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Plugger seems to be looking for submissions.
Plugger works his way into side control.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawk is pressing down on Plugger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Plugger pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plugger defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pull Plugger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plugger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pull Plugger!

 

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg     
Date:   Jul 06, 2022
#R1##CL#
Bullion moves into the clinch.
Bullion lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hawk jumps into guard, dragging Bullion to the mat.
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.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bullion throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hawk's body to avoid the submission. Hawk has instead reached around Bullion's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hawk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Hawk!
Our winner, Micah Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
Van Cleefe plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hawk swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hawk face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Sho Kosugi I am here. Fight me.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 02, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bridge.
Bridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Bridge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bridge.
Bridge is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch combination from Bridge misses.
Sterling Bridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridge throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
As Bridge tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Bridge manages to avoid the attempt.
Bridge misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bridge tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hawk easily slips into full mount!
Hawk looking to finish with strikes here! #T1##SUB#
Hawk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bridge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hawk looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Hawk is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hawk extends the arm and Bridge is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 29, 2022
#R1#
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Hawk gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strom is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Strom is defending well.
Strom gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strom keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strom working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hawk trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strom is keeping the position for now.
Hawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Strom has wrist control.
Strom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk. #SUB2#
Strom 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.
Hawk trying to control but Strom is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hawk with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hawk drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hawk as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hawk! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 20, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Flint clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Flint.
Flint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flint has him pressed against the cage.
Flint blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Flint controls his hands.
Flint misses with a punch to the body.
Flint stalling.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flint stalls.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flint walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flint misses with a double jab.
Flint just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawk.#T1#
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Flint takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flint scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Flint clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Flint.
Flint gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flint blocks an elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Flint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk tries to stall but Flint uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flint lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flint lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Flint.
Flint digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Flint avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Flint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flint lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Flint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flint has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Flint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint is struggling to control the position.
Flint works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Flint works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flint pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk pushes off an throws an elbow but Flint leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flint lands an uppercut.
Flint lands with a left to the head.
Flint lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Flint.
Flint digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to drag Flint to the mat but Flint just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Flint. #T4#
Flint stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flint lands a left hand.
Flint slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flint avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
Flint lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Flint gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hawk regains guard.
Flint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hawk has his foot on Flint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flint works his way back into a safe position though.
Flint advances position into side control!
Hawk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Flint is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Flint is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hawk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hawk!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hukkelberry Flint dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice combination there by Flint. #CL2#
Flint takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flint lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Flint. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flint holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Flint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flint lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flint stalling in the clinch.
Flint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flint.
Good body shot from Flint.
Flint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flint pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hukkelberry Flint seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flint slows down the pace here.
Flint continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Flint.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawk's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Flint.
Flint lands a nice shot to the body.
Flint lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Flint.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flint scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Flint.
Flint displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Flint. #T3#
Flint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flint is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flint receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Flint.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawk's efforts to push away.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Flint. #T4#
Nice body punch from Flint - that landed with a thud.
Flint makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Flint on the inside.
Flint avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Flint scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A nice left hand lands by Flint.
Flint lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Flint stalling in the clinch.
Flint lands a body punch.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flint stalling the fight.
Flint lands a shot to the body.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hukkelberry Flint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Flint pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Flint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flint lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flint.
Flint dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flint to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Flint.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flint smiles and moves away.
Flint throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hawk crashing down! Hawk tries to stagger back to his feet but Flint just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hawk asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hukkelberry Flint!
Hukkelberry Flint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: HFC 121 - Higgins vs Randleman     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Dudayev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudayev misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Dudayev. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Dudayev jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudayev throws a shot to the body.
Dudayev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawk under the eye.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudayev finish him?
Dudayev drops Hawk with a huge uppercut! Hawk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dudayev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF WNF 54:Escalante v Abner 2     
Date:   May 19, 2021
#R1#
Sekera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sekera throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sekera misses with a double jab.
Sekera wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Sekera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Sekera throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Sekera moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Sekera.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Sekera. #CL2#
Sekera moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Sekera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sekera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Sekera manages to break the clinch.
Sekera throws a one two combo. #T2#
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sekera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sekera.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sekera wants to clinch.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sekera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sekera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Sekera. Sekera maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawk throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Sekera swinging wildly here.
Sekera moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.#T4##CL2#
Sekera darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sekera walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sekera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Sekera looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Sekera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands. #BC2#
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sekera throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sekera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sekera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sekera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sekera darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sekera smiles and moves away.
Sekera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Sekera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavel Sekera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Sekera misses #CL#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sekera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawk. #BC2#
Sekera breaks the clinch.
Sekera misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sekera tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sekera throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sekera thinking.
Sekera moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Sekera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sekera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sekera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sekera misses with the combination.
Sekera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Sekera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sekera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Sekera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Sekera just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Sekera does no damage.
Hawk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sekera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Sekera rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk has Sekera pushed against the cage.
Sekera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Sekera avoids the elbow strike from Hawk, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sekera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hawk tries to circle away but Sekera has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sekera as the two fighters clinch.
Sekera misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Sekera blocks it. #BC2#
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sekera cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sekera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Sekera takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Hawk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawk manages to end up in side control.

Sekera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Sekera.
Hawk tests Sekera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sekera tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Pavel Sekera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sekera.
Hawk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Sekera.
Sekera throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sekera cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sekera 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Sekera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Sekera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sekera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sekera lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Sekera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Hawk slips a straight right by Sekera.#T1#
Sekera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sekera misses with the combination.
Hawk is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Sekera closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sekera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Hawk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sekera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sekera is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hawk has managed to slip his arm under Sekera's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sekera is tapping out! Submission win for Hawk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
A victorious Micah Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pavel Sekera was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I will come stronger.'.

 

Event: WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Shackleton feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down. #CL2#
Shackleton clinches up against the cage.
Shackleton stalls.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleton smiles and moves away.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleton.
Hawk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shackleton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shackleton!
Shackleton wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is dominant here and he's now got Shackleton's back!
Shackleton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hawk off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Hawk working for a choke but Shackleton is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hawk has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shackleton is in real trouble here. Hawk gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shackleton is tapping out! Hawk wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov     
Date:   Mar 03, 2021
#R1#
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk slips a jab from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Hawk slips under a jab from Smith.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Jake Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk jabs at Smith's body.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.
As Smith tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a double jab. #T3#
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Smith with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Smith cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick from Smith lands but Hawk takes it in his stride.
Smith cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawk's head.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
Hawk trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself. #T1#
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hawk working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Smith wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
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#
Smith is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #T4##SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
As Smith tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Hawk slips under a jab.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Smith misses.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Jake Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jake Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk slips a jab from Smith.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hawk is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
Hawk controlling the action here.
Smith keeping hold of Hawk's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Smith!

In his post fight interview, Jake Smith gave a big smile as he said 'I know I didn't havr a great start in the organization, but im here to prove I belong with the best in the world!'.

 

Event: WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T1#
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Jackson.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Hawk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#T2#
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!#SUB#
Hawk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackson is defending well. Hawk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hawk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A very excited looking Micah Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WCF WNF 32: Gracie vs Levesque     
Date:   Dec 16, 2020
#R1#
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Barão.
Barão misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barão fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barão throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Barão does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barão moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Barão throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A jab lands there for Barão.
Barão scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barão goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barão lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#T1#
Barão digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barão scores with a head kick.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barão throws a head kick that half lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Barão! Hawk is out on his feet! Barão rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hawk is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hawk is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Barão!
An out of breath Pascal Barão thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker     
Date:   Nov 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a wild body shot.
Chaize lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk slips a straight right by Chaize.
Chaize listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaize throws a one two combo.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaize throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Chaize.
Hawk defending well as Chaize loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Chaize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk slips a jab from Chaize.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaize looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Chaize was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaize throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chaize misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Chaize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chaize scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Donk. Chaize catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaize.
Chaize connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaize thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaize misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chaize lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaize throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chaize.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaize.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaize feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk wants to clinch
letting Chaize counter with a right hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Chaize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaize looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Hawk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaize finish him?
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaize lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chaize misses with a combination
and Chaize takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Chaize's shoulder, as Chaize tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Chaize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaize misses with a double jab.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Chaize's head back.
Chaize throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Chaize pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Chaize follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaize circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaize throws out the jab.
Chaize misses with a combination #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaize trying to control but Hawk postures up. #T1#
Hawk thows a huge punch but Chaize dodges it nicely.
Chaize wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying for a kimura here. Chaize looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hawk wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WCF 41: Komakech vs Curtis     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Olsen forces Hawk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen dives in and grabs Hawk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes down on Olsen's head and hops out.
Olsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hugo Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Olsen clinches with his opponent.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Olsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Olsen jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Olsen around his waist. Olsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen fails to pull guard.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Olsen has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hawk breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Olsen rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Olsen throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Olsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Olsen 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.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk advances position into side control!
Olsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Olsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Hawk has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Hawk.#T3#
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Olsen tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Olsen misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Olsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Olsen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Olsen is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Olsen trying to control here.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Olsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Olsen digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Olsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Olsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Olsen clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.
Olsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Olsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.
Olsen is looking for a takedown.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Olsen.
Hawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Olsen to work.
Olsen jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Olsen around his waist. Olsen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hawk stops a takedown attempt from Olsen.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Olsen is controlling him.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olsen avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Olsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hugo Olsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Olsen persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense.
Hawk tries to counter by clinching up but Olsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Olsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Olsen with that takedown attempt.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Hawk leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawk eats them both and turns towards Olsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk. #CL2#
Olsen instigates a clinch. #T4#
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Hawk pulls guard.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Olsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Hawk has his foot on Olsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olsen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Olsen defends easily.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Olsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hugo Olsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Olsen pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Olsen on that attempt.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Olsen.
Olsen throws a head kick that misses
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Olsen. #CL2#
Olsen clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen looking to throw knees to the head but Hawk is blocking nicely.
Hawk prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Olsen pulls Hawk into guard.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hawk passes Olsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Olsen has recovered full guard.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Hawk trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olsen working a defensive guard here.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawk scoring with punches from side control. #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! #SUB#
Hawk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Olsen is trying to escape and Hawk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Olsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hawk! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter     
Date:   Aug 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk avoids the body shot from Karnov.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Karnov.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body
and Karnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Karnov has managed to clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk working hard to break the clinch.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Karnov blocks it.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action. #T1#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karnov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karnov is defending well.
Karnov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Karnov as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karnov can turn it around.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk wants to break free but Karnov has control. #T2#
Hawk tries for a takedown but Karnov manages to get underhooks.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karnov gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karnov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Nice body punch from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karnov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karnov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Karnov. #T4#
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Karnov is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov won't allow it.
Karnov scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Karnov on the inside.
Hawk looking to stall.
Karnov stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karnov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karnov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov 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#
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karnov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karnov avoids it.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Karnov - that landed with a thud.
Karnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Karnov is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karnov's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk tries to land knees in the clinch but Karnov avoids the damage to the body.
Hawk jumps guard but Karnov stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
Karnov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karnov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karnov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Karnov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
Karnov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Karnov lands a body punch.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Karnov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Karnov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands a shot to the body.
Karnov lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Karnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Karnov.
Karnov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Karnov lands a body punch.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Karnov has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karnov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Karnov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawk rather than just go for the knockout.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Karnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karnov lands a body shot.
Karnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Karnov.
Karnov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karnov lands a right hook to the body.
Karnov scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karnov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Karnov scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karnov sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice body punch.
Karnov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Karnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karnov dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Karnov lands with a light punch inside.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karnov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karnov! Hawk is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!
After the big win, Michail Karnov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: F&B 33: Motts vs. Bronstein     
Date:   Jul 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baxxter, as that shot connected.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hans Peter Baxxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Baxxter circles away easily
and Baxxter counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Baxxter digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baxxter connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Baxxter.
Baxxter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
We've been told by Baxxter's head coaches at - TRØID that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baxxter lands a head kick!
Baxxter with a jab.#T2#
Baxxter digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxxter.
Baxxter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk jabs at Baxxter's body.
Baxxter throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.#T4#
Baxxter lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk moves out of range as Baxxter throws a body kick.
Hawk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Baxxter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Baxxter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Peter Baxxter 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#
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Baxxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Baxxter lands with a cross.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Baxxter there.
Baxxter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Baxxter.
Baxxter throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Baxxter lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baxxter as he jumps to the side.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Baxxter scores with a nice strike.
Baxxter throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Baxxter connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hans Peter Baxxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxxter scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Baxxter.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Baxxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the body.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Hawk crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Baxxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baxxter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!#T4#
Baxxter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawk doesn't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hawk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Baxxter's guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses. Baxxter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawk's guard. Nice move by Baxxter!#REVR#
Baxxter 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Baxxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk slips under a jab from Baxxter.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
and Baxxter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter lands a front kick.#T1#
Baxxter lands with a slapping head kick.
Baxxter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baxxter delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Baxxter slams his shin into Hawk's torso.#T2#
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Baxxter lands a body shot.
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!
Baxxter lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baxxter checks a leg kick nicely.
Baxxter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baxxter lands the left hand.#T3#
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxxter.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baxxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Baxxter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Baxxter finish him?
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxxter lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Baxxter. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Baxxter.
Hans Peter Baxxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Baxxter connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Baxxter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baxxter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxxter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Baxxter had a free shot at his head there.
Baxxter scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Baxxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baxxter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!

A pretty intense looking Hans Peter Baxxter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karnov. Karnov obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Karnov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Karnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karnov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Karnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karnov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawk looks back up at him and smiles so Karnov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Karnov closes the distance and clinches.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A hook to the body from Karnov.
Hawk tries to break free but Karnov pushes him back against the cage.
Karnov avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Karnov breaks from the clinch.
Karnov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karnov lands a nice looking body shot.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karnov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2##CL2#
Karnov drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karnov lands a right hand.
Karnov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Karnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karnov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karnov.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Karnov.
A short right from Karnov.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Karnov blocking some punches.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karnov.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk can't break the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Karnov.
Karnov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karnov avoids it.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Karnov lands with a left to the head.
Karnov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karnov is pushing Hawk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karnov.
Hawk fails to pull guard. #T4#
Hawk is trying to push Karnov away but Karnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Karnov.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karnov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.#BC2#
Karnov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karnov.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karnov thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Karnov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Karnov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karnov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Karnov drops Hawk with a naaaaasty hook - Hawk is in real trouble here! Karnov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Karnov!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Supreme tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hawk pulls guard effortlessly.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Supreme from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supreme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supreme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supreme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Supreme seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Supreme trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme content to stall in guard here.
Supreme has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hawk pulls Supreme in to control the position.
Supreme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Supreme wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Supreme seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Supreme 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supreme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supreme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hawk working for a triangle but Supreme defends it easily.
Supreme is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Supreme is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk controls Supreme momentarily but Supreme frees himself.
Supreme wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Supreme trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Supreme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supreme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supreme trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hawk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Supreme should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hawk has tightened it up now! Supreme 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 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SAFO 49: Roots     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.#CL#
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Dvalishvili finish him?
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hawk to his knees! Dvalishvili keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koba Dvalishvili!

 

Event: SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Hawk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hawk is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SAFO 36 Gracie v Vilheimshauge     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
A cross from Turban lands.
Turban misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Turban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a head kick. That will keep Turban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turban throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Turban misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turban's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turban controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Turban is keeping the position.
Turban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turban sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Turban defends it well.
Hawk looking to finish with strikes here!
Turban wants to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.
Hawk thowing shots but they're missing.
Hawk looking to control but Turban is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turban is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Turban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Hawk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turban shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hawk working for a guillotine from mount but Turban is in no mood to give up.
Turban is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hawk 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.#T4#
Hawk punching from mount but Turban doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turban shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hawk working for a submission but Turban is keeping him at bay.
Turban tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turban because Hawk loaded up on that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turban is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Turban frees his head quite easily.
Turban is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Hawk looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk throws a head kick but Turban moves out of range.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban scores with a nice head shot.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Turban blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turban 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.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawk under the eye.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turban misses with a straight left.
Hawk moves to clinch but Turban breaks away
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Turban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk slips a straight right by Turban.
As Turban backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk misses with a hook. Turban ducked under it nicely.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Turban lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Turban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Turban keeps the fight on the outside.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Turban 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.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Turban misses with a hook.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Turban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turban, as that shot connected.
Turban lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand. #T4#
Turban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk defending well as Turban loads up on a big left hand.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Hawk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turban 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.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Turban.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to clinch up
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Hawk closes the distance but Turban moves to the side
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Turban.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Turban manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban misses with a two punch combination.
Turban cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turban.
Turban just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawk.
Turban swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily.
Turban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A jab from Turban misses.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Turban manages to avoid it.
A big left from Turban misses.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Turban misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
#R5#
Turban avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Turban tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Turban manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hawk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turban's guard.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Turban is having none of it. #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. #ES2#
Turban manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Turban lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turban lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Turban.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turban with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Turban scores with a jab to the head.
Turban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Turban lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hawk. Turban pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
Efraim Turban really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Condemned logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Tuesday Night Fights     
Date:   Jan 14, 2020
#R1#
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Petrov backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petrov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Petrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hawk is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawk manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov prevents Hawk from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Hawk wants to control but Petrov passes into side.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
Petrov wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Petrov wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk trying to control here.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawk has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawk avoid being mounted?
Hawk has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Petrov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hawk.
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is not content to let Petrov control the position. #SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Hawk passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #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.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is in trouble now - Hawk has advanced to mount! #T2#
Hawk prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Hawk throwing strikes here but Petrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrov tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine from mount but Petrov is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
Petrov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Petrov is looking to get to half guard.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #SUB#
Hawk has hold of Petrov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petrov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawk scoring with strikes but Petrov is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Hawk shoots in.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Hawk, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Hawk against the cage but Hawk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Micah Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.#T1#
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Hawk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petrov!#SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrov's head but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Hawk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Petrov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawk. #SUB#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Petrov is in trouble now - Hawk has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawk wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawk!

A very excited looking Micah Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Peter Petrov spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent deserves all respect, we are the best in the division and everyone else is afraid to fight us. I am grateful for my chance and I will be back stronger than ever'.

 

Event: MMA Night Dec 28th     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Sajid shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Sajid misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Sajid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sajid with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sajid's guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Sajid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sajid is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Sajid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!
Hawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Sajid wants to finish this one by submission but Hawk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sajid.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Sajid jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hawk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hawk and Sajid has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hawk tries to buck Sajid off but Sajid is having none of it.
Hawk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Sajid is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Sajid is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Sajid defends the submission attempt.
Sajid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk. #SUB2#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Sajid defends the submission attempt.
Hawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawk is pressing down on Sajid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sajid is holding on for now.
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 thows a huge punch but Sajid dodges it nicely. #T3##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. #SUB#
Sajid actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk works his way into full mount!
Sajid sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions off his back.
Sajid is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB2#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sajid is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sajid actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk stalling. #SUB#
Sajid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hawk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sajid.
Hawk scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sajid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Sajid shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sajid tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sajid is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Sajid is defending well. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sajid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sajid managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Sajid dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.
Sajid dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.#T1#
Sajid is looking for a sweep.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Sajid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sajid has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sajid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sajid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Sajid defends. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sajid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sajid tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Hawk trying to control the position but Sajid is working away. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sajid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sajid is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sajid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Sajid's head but Sajid avoids it well.#T3##SUB2#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Sajid is defending well.
Sajid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sajid is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sajid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sajid has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Sajid is trying to improve his position.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sajid is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sajid has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sajid sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sajid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sajid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Abdullah Sajid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sajid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sajid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Sajid has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Sajid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sajid shoots and misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sajid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk is working Sajid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk trying to control but Sajid is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sajid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk. #SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sajid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sajid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk trying to control but Sajid is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk passes Sajid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sajid sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Sajid defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sajid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hawk is trying to control. Sajid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawk controlling the action here.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Sajid dodges it nicely.
Sajid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!
Hawk can't escape the position. #SUB#
Sajid is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Sajid looking for the RNC.
Hawk is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sajid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Sajid gets his hands free as Hawk looks to control.
Hawk tries to roll but Sajid sticks to his back.
Sajid gets his hands free as Hawk looks to control.
Hawk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sajid is staying active.
Hawk is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Hawk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hawk turns into Sajid and is now in his guard.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Hawk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sajid regains half guard.#SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sajid sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to control but Sajid is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sajid is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk. #SUB#
Sajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sajid wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hawk!

Micah Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 12, 2019
#R1#
Gazimagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Gazimagomedov avoided it.
Gazimagomedov moves to clinch but Hawk breaks away #TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gazimagomedov!
Hawk passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gazimagomedov! #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gazimagomedov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gazimagomedov shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hawk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gazimagomedov has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hawk wants to finish this one by submission but Gazimagomedov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Gazimagomedov defends it well.
Gazimagomedov has given up his back here. Will Hawk look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Hawk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gazimagomedov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hawk off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Hawk!
A victorious Micah Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 09, 2019
#R1#
Dettman scores with a decent looking hook.
Dettman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dettman.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dettman.#TD2#
Hawk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dettman's guard.
Dettman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dettman is looking to stand back up but Hawk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dettman.
Dettman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.#SUB2#
Hawk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dettman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 05, 2019
#R1#
Hawk throws a leg kick but Dettman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dettman misses.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Dettman. #CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dettman dodges an elbow strike from Hawk. #TD#
Hawk pulls guard. #SUB#
Hawk looking for a triangle here. Dettman is fighting it but it looks tight! Hawk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dettman is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
Seran looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Seran misses.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk slips a straight right by Seran.#KD2#
Seran drops Hawk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawk looks back up at him and smiles so Seran waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Seran engages and cracks Hawk with a massive lead left hook - Hawk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Seran is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olyn Seran!
A victorious Olyn Seran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Madness Insanity 9     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019
#R1#
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morales doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
Morales punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
Morales has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morales to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morales takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales is working Hawk over against the cage.
Morales lands a left hand.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Morales.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Morales lands a right hand.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales lands a left hand.
Hawk is trying to drag Morales to the mat but Morales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales stalling in the clinch.
Morales cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Morales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales slips under a jab from Hawk.#TD#
Hawk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morales to the ground. Hawk is now in Morales's guard.
Morales 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.
Morales 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.
Morales pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage. #T3##ES2#
Morales pushes Hawk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch
letting Morales counter with a right hand.
Morales jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk lands a jab to Morales's midsection.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morales scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.#T4#
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!
Morales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morales cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Morales tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a body punch but Morales moves out of range.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Morales is quick to defend against it.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Morales counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Morales counters with a right hand to the body.
Morales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk jabs at Morales's body.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Morales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Jab from Morales.
Jab, jab by Morales - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Morales wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Morales avoids it well and moves away.
Morales misses with a straight right. #T1#
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Morales is quick to defend against it.
Morales misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morales won't be happy with that.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk works to advance to full mount. Morales defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hawk prevents Morales from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hawk working for a guillotine from mount but Morales is in no mood to give up.
Hector Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hawk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morales is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hawk has hold of Morales's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morales manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hawk is looking to work his way around to Morales's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but Hawk has full control of the position and if anything, Morales has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Morales is really stuck here.
Hawk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hawk is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3##SUB#
Hawk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Hawk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hawk trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Morales right now. #SUB#
Hawk is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Morales taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hawk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
After winning the bout, Micah Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 6     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk misses the body punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hawk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawk is in Rodriguez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk working away.#T1##SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez controlling from side mount.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez prevents Hawk from improving his position.#T2#
Hawk is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hawk trying to control here. #T3#
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez wants to take Hawk's back here but Hawk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hawk wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez is looking to work his way around to Hawk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawk manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hawk working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Micah Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriguez to the mat! Rodriguez manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hawk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rodriguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriguez continues to stall.
Micah Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
Rodriguez controlling from side mount.
Hawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez takes a little break here. Hawk wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez pounces like a tiger and cracks Hawk with a vicious hook! Hawk is down but not out! Rodriguez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Rodriguez!
After the fight, Ryan Rodriguez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 19, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to take Dicks's back but he can't do it this time.
Dicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Hawk trying to control but Dicks is having none of it.
Hawk controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dicks has left one of his arms exposed and Hawk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Dicks screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 13, 2019
#R1#
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Churo is just out of range.#TD2#
Hawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hawk drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hawk seems to have locked his on tight now - Churo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hawk, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Micah Hawk!
A very excited looking Micah Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

 
 
 
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