PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Lupul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lupul might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Strangled With A Halo, Pig Destroyer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lupul
vs
Hawkes

177 cm
22
177 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
181 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Lupul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawkes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Lupul forces Hawkes back against the cage and clinches.
Lupul misses with a knee strike.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lupul.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkes fails to land.
Hawkes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawkes is trying to break free.
Hawkes trying to stall but Lupul improves his position.
Hawkes is trying to break the clinch but Lupul has him pressed against the cage.
Lupul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkes.
Lupul throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkes avoiding damage as Lupul throws knees to the body.
Hawkes is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Hawkes.
Hawkes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lupul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lupul.
Lupul is looking to control Hawkes's arms but Hawkes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lupul has his back to the cage.
Lupul scores with a knee to the head.
Lupul throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Lupul as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawkes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkes lands with a light punch inside.
Lupul has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkes.
Lupul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkes is defending well for now.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkes blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lupul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkes.
Lupul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawkes looks gassed!
Hawkes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lupul misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkes avoids it.
Lupul lands a nice knee to the body.
Hawkes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lupul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkes is defending well for now.
Lupul pushes Hawkes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkes avoids it.
Hawkes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Lupul as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupul lands a nice elbow.
Lupul lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupul lands with a right to the head.
Hawkes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lupul connects with a knee to the head.
Lupul is leaning against Hawkes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupul is leaning against Hawkes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkes takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkes's efforts to push away.

Lupul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lupul manages to end up in side control.
Lupul working the body and head with strikes.
Lupul tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Lupul is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkes is defending well.
Hawkes wants to control but Lupul postures up.
Lupul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hawkes is trying to buck Lupul off.
Lupul throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupul looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawkes is avoiding damage well.
Who's going to make the next move?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawkes moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Lupul misses its intended target.
Lupul wants to clinch.
Hawkes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupul is just out of range.
Hawkes takes a swing at Lupul's ribcage but misses.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkes as Lupul shoots in.
Lupul lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkes's sensitive parts.
Lupul blocks a head kick by Hawkes.
Hawkes feints and then cracks Lupul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lupul down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupul circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkes avoids the head kick by Lupul.
Lupul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawkes is fending him off so far but Lupul persists. Nope, Hawkes circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Lupul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkes throws the kick towards the body but Lupul avoids it.
Hawkes avoids the head kick by Lupul.
Jonathan Hawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkes swivels and escapes.
Hawkes clobbers Lupul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawkes thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Hawkes.
Hawkes thumps Lupul with a low kick.
Hawkes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupul throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkes moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lupul does it's job there.
Hawkes swings for the body but Lupul moves out of range.
Lupul throws a looping overhand right but Hawkes ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Lupul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lupul misses with a head kick.
Hawkes throws a series of punches but Lupul avoids them all with ease.
Hawkes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Hawkes misses.
Hawkes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lupul rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawkes throws a nice head kick!
Lupul throws a head kick that half lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lupul!
Lupul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupul shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkes tries to sprawl out of it but Lupul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawkes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkes blocks a head kick by Lupul.
Lupul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkes jabs Lupul right on the nose. Lupul blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes lands a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawkes. Lupul shrugs it off though.
Lupul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lupul fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawkes in the body.
Lupul motions for Hawkes to come forward. Lupul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Lupul with that takedown attempt.
Hawkes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lupul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lupul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lupul tries to clinch up but Hawkes circles away and keeps his distance.
Greg Lupul is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkes throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupul's head.
Hawkes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Lupul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawkes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkes avoids it.
Hawkes managing to block the knees to the body from Lupul.
Hawkes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupul backwards.

Hawkes breaks from the clinch.
Lupul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greg Lupul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lupul cracks the inside of Hawkes's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkes misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupul.
Hawkes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupul throws a head kick that Hawkes semi-blocks.
Lupul throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkes moves out of range easily.
Lupul shoots in for a takedown but Hawkes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Lupul. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupul.
Hawkes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lupul throws a push kick but Hawkes slaps the foot to one side.
Lupul dodges the punch combination from Hawkes.
Lupul throws a head kick that misses
and Hawkes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hawkes throws a leg kick
and Lupul counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawkes misses with a double jab.
Hawkes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Lupul blocks the leg kick.
Hawkes misses with a double jab.
Hawkes throws a head kick but Lupul moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawkes slips a jab from Lupul.
Hawkes just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lupul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkes momentarily.
Lupul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hawkes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lupul trying to control but Hawkes is working from the bottom.
Hawkes controls Lupul momentarily but Lupul frees himself.
Lupul wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Lupul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hawkes throws a right and a left that Lupul avoids nicely.
Lupul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Hawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupul looks to land a body kick but Hawkes moved away.
Hawkes misses with a low kick as Lupul jumps back.
Lupul checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lupul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupul throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawkes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Lupul slams his shin into Hawkes's torso.
Lupul misses with a double jab.
Lupul throws a head kick but Hawkes moves out of range.
Hawkes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawkes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupul. Lupul obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lupul.

Lupul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lupul lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawkes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lupul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawkes wants to control from the top but Lupul keeps moving.
Lupul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkes manages to get himself to full guard.
Lupul postures up.
Lupul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lupul trying to control the action but Hawkes is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes is trying to control Lupul's posture but Lupul avoids it.

Lupul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkes, who protects the arm well.

Lupul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawkes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawkes defending against the ground and pound.

Lupul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes manages to get back to half guard.
Hawkes gets back to full guard.
Lupul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupul wants to control from the top but Hawkes keeps moving.
Jonathan Hawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lupul wants to pass the guard but Hawkes is keeping the position.
Hawkes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkes lands a big shot there that rocks Lupul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawkes scoring with strikes but Lupul is staying in there.
Hawkes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lupul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawkes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lupul?
Lupul tries to reverse the position but Hawkes maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Hawkes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lupul is working to get back to half guard.
Greg Lupul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Lupul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupul 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Lupul!