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Event:
GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthrone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishmael Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian scores with a hook.
Hawthrone shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Hawthrone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawthrone 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.#CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Hawthrone's head.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Ishmael Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Hawthrone.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Egyptian digs a right hand into Hawthrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthrone's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian pushes Hawthrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthrone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian has Hawthrone pushed against the cage.
A short right from Egyptian. #T1#
Egyptian digs a right hand underneath Hawthrone's ribcage. Hawthrone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian won't allow it.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Hawthrone around his waist. Hawthrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egyptian lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawthrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Hawthrone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian drives through and clinches with Hawthrone against the cage.
Egyptian pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawthrone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian. #ROC#Hawthrone is rocked!
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawthrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Egyptian finish him?
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian stalls.
Egyptian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawthrone is working for takedown but Egyptian is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawthrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Hawthrone looks winded!
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egyptian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egyptian pushes Hawthrone against the cage. Egyptian is working some dirty boxing. Egyptian pushes off with a quick right hook! Hawthrone goes down! Hawthrone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Egyptian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishmael Egyptian!
A victorious Ishmael Egyptian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthrone darts in looking for a takedown but Smirnov gets double underhooks and turns Hawthrone into the cage.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Smirnov rushes Hawthrone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hawthrone has clasped his hands together around Smirnov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smirnov is looking for a sweep.
Smirnov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawthrone off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Smirnov is persistently looking for the submission but Hawthrone is defending it well.
Hawthrone has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hawthrone 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov gets his hands free as Hawthrone looks to control.
Smirnov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smirnov looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Hawthrone is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Hawthrone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hawthrone can't escape the position.
Smirnov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hawthrone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smirnov's guard. Nice work there by Hawthrone.
Smirnov has Hawthrone pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawthrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Smirnov is trying to keep Hawthrone in close.
Hawthrone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawthrone content to stall in guard here.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Hawthrone from controlling successfully.
Smirnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawthrone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smirnov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawthrone defends it easily.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Hawthrone tries to pass. #T3#
Smirnov is trying to control the position but Hawthrone postures up.
Hawthrone content to stall in guard here.
Hawthrone wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Hawthrone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawthrone is fighting to break Smirnov's control of his arms but Smirnov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawthrone wants to pass the guard but Smirnov is keeping the position.
Smirnov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawthrone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawthrone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smirnov misses the jab.#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Hawthrone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawthrone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawthrone, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthrone keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left and a right from Smirnov both land. Nice combination.
Hawthrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smirnov is fending him off so far but Hawthrone persists. Nope, Smirnov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthrone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smirnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawthrone somewhat.
Dusan Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov throws a right hand that Hawthrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawthrone also avoids with ease.
Hawthrone with the counter takedown but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov tries to clinch there but Hawthrone circles away.
Hawthrone feints the counter takedown.
Smirnov lands with a good body shot.
Smirnov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Smirnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawthrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dusan Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Hawthrone.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusan Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawthrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dusan Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Smirnov throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
so Hawthrone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawthrone can do to turn this around?
Hawthrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
Hawthrone 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.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hawthrone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawthrone won't allow Smirnov to sweep him here. #T2#
Smirnov looking to control.
#SUB#
Smirnov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawthrone landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov controls Hawthrone momentarily but Hawthrone frees himself.
Hawthrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthrone is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Smirnov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawthrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Hawthrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawthrone is still trying to improve position.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawthrone throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov 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.
Smirnov has control of Hawthrone's left arm, preventing Hawthrone from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smirnov stalks Hawthrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawthrone's face. Hawthrone staggers backwards, shaken.
Smirnov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawthrone eats them both and turns towards Smirnov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Smirnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smirnov lands with a shot to the body.
Hawthrone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthrone has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Smirnov gets a double leg takedown into Hawthrone's guard.
Hawthrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hawthrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthrone needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
Smirnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Some wild striking there from Smirnov.
#CL#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Smirnov has picked Hawthrone up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov slips a nice elbow through Hawthrone's hands, connecting with Hawthrone's forehead.#SUB#
Smirnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Smirnov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hawthrone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dusan Smirnov!
A victorious Dusan Smirnov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthrone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmidt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hawthrone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schmidt swivels and escapes.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthrone.
#CL2#
Schmidt pushes Hawthrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthrone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schmidt stops a takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Hawthrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schmidt.
Hawthrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthrone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawthrone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawthrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawthrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Hawthrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Hawthrone wants a takedown.
Schmidt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt lands a left hand.
Hawthrone tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmidt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Hawthrone is rocked!#BC2#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Hawthrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawthrone gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Schmidt points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hawthrone wakes up just in time to hear Schmidt thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jans Schmidt!
Jans Schmidt is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jans Schmidt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawthrone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowser sprawls well. He's pushed Hawthrone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowser with a jab.
Bowser lands a two punch combo.
Bowser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Bowser gets caught napping as Hawthrone dives in and scores a takedown. Bowser manages to retain guard.
Hawthrone throwing strikes from guard but Bowser blocks nicely.
Hawthrone 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.
Bowser will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Hawthrone 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.
Bowser trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthrone is proving a slippery customer.
Bowser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawthrone wants to pass the guard but Bowser is keeping the position.#T1#
Bowser working a defensive guard here.
Hawthrone passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hawthrone seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowser tries to get to full guard but Hawthrone has control of the leg.
Hawthrone trying to control from half guard but Bowser is working away. #SUB#
Hawthrone seems to be working for a kimura but Bowser defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hawthrone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bowser is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Hawthrone!
Dean Hawthrone took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Colez lands a two punch combo.
Colez looks to land a combination. Hawthrone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Colez has closed the distance and engaged Hawthrone in a clinch.
Hawthrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colez smiles and moves away.
Hawthrone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colez throws a series of punches but Hawthrone avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Colez as Hawthrone shoots in.#CL2#
Colez has Hawthrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Colez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colez after a bit of a struggle.
Hawthrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Colez stands there with Hawthrone around his waist. Hawthrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colez gets underhooks to prevent Hawthrone's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Hawthrone fails to pull guard.
Colez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Hawthrone tries for a takedown but Colez manages to get underhooks.
Hawthrone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Colez is defending well.
Hawthrone can't get the takedown.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Colez stands there with Hawthrone around his waist. Hawthrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawthrone has double underhooks.
Hawthrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colez prevents it.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawthrone is trying to pull guard but Colez has him pressed against the cage.
Hawthrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawthrone is breathing heavily.
Hawthrone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawthrone tries to score a body lock takedown but Colez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawthrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawthrone has Colez pressed against the cage, preventing Colez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colez wants to break free but Hawthrone has control.
Hawthrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colez lands with a nice combination. Hawthrone backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Colez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawthrone backs up against the cage.
Colez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Colez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Hawthrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Colez swinging wildly here.
Hawthrone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Colez does no damage. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Colez enables Hawthrone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Colez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Hawthrone prevents Colez from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawthrone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawthrone slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hawthrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hawthrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez 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#
Hawthrone shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawthrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colez.
Hawthrone darts in looking for a takedown but Colez gets double underhooks and turns Hawthrone into the cage.
Hawthrone tries for a takedown but Colez manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawthrone wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthrone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colez prevents it.
#TD#
Hawthrone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Colez regains guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hawthrone connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawthrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Colez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hawthrone is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Colez gets underhooks to prevent Hawthrone's takedown attempt.
Hawthrone has Colez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthrone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colez is trying to push Hawthrone away but Hawthrone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthrone looking for a takedown.
Colez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Colez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawthrone tries for a takedown but Colez manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Hawthrone jumps guard but Colez stands there with Hawthrone around his waist. Hawthrone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawthrone has Colez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawthrone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colez after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Colez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Colez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawthrone, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawthrone is looking for a takedown.
Hawthrone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colez's efforts to push away.
Hawthrone is trying to drag Colez to the mat but Colez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colez is trying to break the clinch but Hawthrone is controlling him.#T3#
Hawthrone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawthrone can't get the takedown.
Hawthrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawthrone won't allow it.
Colez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawthrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Colez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colez tries to break free but Hawthrone pushes him back against the cage.
Hawthrone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#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.
Hawthrone is trying to drag Colez to the mat but Colez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colez tries to break free but Hawthrone pushes him back against the cage.
Hawthrone is looking for a takedown.
Colez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Colez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthrone is trying to drag Colez to the mat but Colez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Colez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthrone.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bizzo Colez 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hawthrone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colez sprawls well. Colez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawthrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawthrone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawthrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colez!
#T1#
Colez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colez throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Hawthrone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawthrone is looking to take a break and control but Colez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawthrone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hawthrone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Colez is just riding it out for now. Hawthrone eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colez is trying to stand up here but Hawthrone is controlling him well.
Hawthrone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawthrone 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.
Hawthrone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawthrone drops an elbow to the side of Colez's head. #T3##SUB#
Hawthrone seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Colez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Hawthrone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Druke Mavurick throws a series of punches but Hawthrone moves out of range. #CL2#
Druke Mavurick instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hawthrone decides to pull guard.
Druke Mavurick postures up in Hawthrone's guard and throws a big left but Hawthrone blocks it. #SUB#
Hawthrone is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Druke Mavurick has his hands clasped together but Hawthrone extends and breaks Druke Mavurick's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hawthrone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Hawthrone! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Hererra with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hererra.
Hererra throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hawthrone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Hawthrone 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. #SUB2#
Hawthrone drops back looking for a leg! Hererra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hererra manages to kick Hawthrone off! Hawthrone jumps back into Hererra's guard.
Hererra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hererra tries to get out of the position.
Hawthrone is standing up over Hererra. Hererra looks to escape but Hawthrone dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Hawthrone has hold of Hererra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hererra seems comfortable defending it but Hawthrone has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hererra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hererra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hawthrone couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Hawthrone! |
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Event:
CoMMA 7 Naruyo vs Davidson
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Hawthrone avoids them all with ease.
Hawthrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Schmidt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawthrone.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Hawthrone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawthrone tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Hawthrone back against the cage.
Hawthrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Schmidt - that landed with a thud.
Hawthrone jumps guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Schmidt as the two fighters clinch.
Hawthrone blocking some punches.
Schmidt is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthrone has Schmidt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schmidt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Hawthrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schmidt presses Hawthrone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Schmidt.
Hawthrone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hawthrone is trying to pull guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hawthrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hawthrone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawthrone is keen to just control but Schmidt is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hawthrone seems to be working for a kimura but Schmidt defends the submission attempt.
Schmidt trying to control here.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Hawthrone has control of the leg. #T2#
Hawthrone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Schmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawthrone did well to prevent Schmidt getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawthrone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Hawthrone is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schmidt lands a nice short elbow.
Schmidt prevents Hawthrone from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawthrone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schmidt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt prevents Hawthrone from improving his position.#SUB#
Hawthrone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawthrone is refusing to be controlled, as Schmidt sits in half guard. #T4#
Hawthrone trying to control but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawthrone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawthrone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Hawthrone's hands, connecting with Hawthrone's forehead.
Schmidt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schmidt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Hawthrone is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jans Schmidt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hawthrone rushes Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Hawthrone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthrone backwards.
Schmidt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hawthrone's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hawthrone drops to his knees and Schmidt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jans Schmidt!
A less than humble Jans Schmidt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dean Hawthrone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Khalidovic has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Khalidovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hawthrone's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hawthrone (0) vs (2) Khalidovic
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.
Khalidovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawthrone trying to hold on to Khalidovic's head to control him but Khalidovic postures up.
Khalidovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawthrone is in trouble now - Khalidovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hawthrone (0) vs (5) Khalidovic
Hawthrone is squirming around, avoiding Khalidovic's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthrone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Khalidovic avoids the attempt from Hawthrone to control.
Hawthrone wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hawthrone (0) vs (8) Khalidovic
Khalidovic controlling well, preventing Hawthrone from escaping the position.
Hawthrone wants to control his opponent's hands but Khalidovic gets his hands free.
Hawthrone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
You can see the frustration on Hawthrone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthrone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Khalidovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hawthrone knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hawthrone for a finish.
Hawthrone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic has the hooks in. Hawthrone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hawthrone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khalidovic.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hawthrone is defending well though. Khalidovic let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Hawthrone tries to roll but Khalidovic sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Khalidovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Khalidovic controls the position.
It looks like Khalidovic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB2#
Khalidovic 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, Hawthrone has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Khalidovic controls the position.#SUB2#
Hawthrone is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khalidovic gets his way!
#SUB2#
Khalidovic working for a choke but Hawthrone is defending well. #T5#
Khalidovic gets his hands free as Hawthrone looks to control. #SUB2#
Hawthrone defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hawthrone (2) vs (8) Khalidovic
Hawthrone looking to sit in guard and control but Khalidovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hawthrone (2) vs (10) Khalidovic
Hawthrone working a defensive guard here.
Khalidovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6##SUB#
Hawthrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khalidovic is pushing down on Hawthrone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawthrone is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalidovic trying to mount his opponent but Hawthrone defends it.
Hawthrone is trying to maintain the position but Khalidovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawthrone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Khalidovic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hawthrone (2) vs (13) Khalidovic
Khalidovic looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Khalidovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hawthrone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hawthrone shrugs it off.
Khalidovic tries to control but Hawthrone wriggling away. #SUB2#
Khalidovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T8#
Khalidovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawthrone tries to lock up and control but Khalidovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khalidovic looking to control but Hawthrone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawthrone is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Khalidovic controlling the pace for now.
Hawthrone regains half guard.
Khalidovic trying to mount his opponent but Hawthrone defends it. #SUB#
Hawthrone actively working from the bottom here.
Hawthrone is in trouble now - Khalidovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hawthrone (2) vs (16) Khalidovic
Hawthrone is looking to improve his position but Khalidovic isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Hawthrone is working hard here to advance position.
Khalidovic is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hawthrone is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hawthrone (2) vs (19) Khalidovic
Hawthrone can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic is persistently looking for the submission but Hawthrone is defending it well.
Hawthrone tries to break free.
#T11#
Khalidovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Khalidovic working for a choke but Hawthrone is defending well.
Khalidovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Khalidovic is continuing to stall.#T12##SUB2#
Khalidovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Khalidovic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hawthrone breaks Khalidovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hawthrone (4) vs (19) Khalidovic
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Hawthrone from controlling successfully.
Khalidovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawthrone is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
Khalidovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hawthrone wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Hawthrone is really struggling to control Khalidovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalidovic 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.
Khalidovic is trying to control the position but Hawthrone postures up. #T14#
Hawthrone wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Hawthrone is fighting to break Khalidovic's control of his arms but Khalidovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hawthrone trying to control but Khalidovic is working from the bottom.
Hawthrone postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawthrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khalidovic is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidovic wins on points by 19 to 4.
Mamed Khalidovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dean Hawthrone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Padraig Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hawthrone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hawthrone (4) vs (0) Sullivan#SUB#
Hawthrone is trying to get an arm triangle but Sullivan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthrone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hawthrone (6) vs (0) Sullivan
Hawthrone looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hawthrone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sullivan is surviving well by controlling Hawthrone's body position as best he can.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawthrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hawthrone controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hawthrone looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it.
Hawthrone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Hawthrone looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawthrone with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Hawthrone controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthrone trying to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawthrone has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB#
Sullivan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawthrone.
Hawthrone controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Hawthrone has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sullivan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Hawthrone! |
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