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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King of Kings. This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmine Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Anderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Hawkins jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Hawkins checks a leg kick.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Andy Anderson has been cut.
Hawkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Anderson looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is rocked!
Hawkins digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Hawkins crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Hawkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hawkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
A body shot lands from Hawkins.
A short uppercut from Hawkins.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those.
Hawkins landing knees to the body.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Hawkins has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Anderson.
Hawkins lands a nice uppercut.
Hawkins digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Hawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hawkins scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkins.
Hawkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Hawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawkins.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Hawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Anderson wants a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
A jab from Hawkins finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Jab by Hawkins.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Hawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawkins forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
Hawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hawkins stalling against the cage.
Hawkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawkins with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Carmine Hawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Hawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson is trying to drag Hawkins to the mat but Hawkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Anderson.
Hawkins lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
A knee to the head by Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is trying to drag Hawkins to the mat but Hawkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkins throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Hawkins - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hawkins.
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawkins connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anderson dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carmine Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins moves into the clinch.
Hawkins lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmine Hawkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawkins scores with a three punch combo!
Hawkins darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Hawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Hawkins digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Hawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hawkins.
Hawkins gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Andy Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawkins punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Carmine Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Anderson.
Hawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Hawkins presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hawkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins landing knees to the head.
Hawkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawkins lands a body shot.
Hawkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Hawkins.
Nice body punch from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Hawkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hawkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Hawkins misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Hawkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmine Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawkins 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmine Hawkins!
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energy
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