PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 1450 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 174 p4p, 428 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baxxter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Weekend, Scooter . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baxxter
vs
Hawk

180 cm
21
169
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
166
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
HNC 160Q ($100)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Hawk crashes against the mat.

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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.