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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIKE HAWK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE HAWK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Gable!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable shoots in for a takedown but HAWK shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gable closes the distance and clinches up with HAWK, looking for a takedown. Gable pushes HAWK against the cage but HAWK circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gable's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gable duly obliges.
It looks like MIKE HAWK has been cut.
HAWK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HAWK.
HAWK throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
HAWK misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
Gable is thwarting HAWK's attempts to control the position.
HAWK tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
HAWK avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gable.
HAWK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gable lands a nice short elbow.
HAWK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up.
Gable content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gable wants to control from the top but HAWK keeps moving.
Gable won't allow HAWK to sweep him here.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
HAWK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
HAWK lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gable!
Gable is trying to stand.
HAWK trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
HAWK throws some wild stikes that Gable manages to avoid easily.
Gable blocking the ground and pound.
HAWK misses with some ground and pound and Gable recovers position to half guard.
HAWK is looking for a kimura here.
Gable wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK is trying to control. Gable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
HAWK throws a hook but Gable avoids it easily.
HAWK looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
HAWK misses with a few strikes there.
HAWK lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
HAWK is breathing heavily.
Gable fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HAWK avoids it really well and circles away.
MIKE HAWK is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Gable trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Gable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable working HAWK over with strikes here.
Gable landing shots from mount.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Gable working the ground and pound effectively.
Gable throwing strikes here but HAWK is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
HAWK holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gable tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gable prevents HAWK from getting the reversal.
Gable avoids the attempt from HAWK to control.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
HAWK is bucking up trying to escape but Gable cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Gable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
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.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. HAWK tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HAWK manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
HAWK works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.
HAWK is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
HAWK is looking to advance position but Gable won't allow it.
Gable is refusing to be controlled, as HAWK sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gable is trying to stand up here but HAWK is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
HAWK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gable defending well though.
HAWK looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
HAWK slows the pace down in half guard.
Gable is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gable is not content to let HAWK control the position.
HAWK seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gable avoiding damage under a succession of punches from HAWK.
Gable is defending against the submission attempts here by HAWK.
Gable pushes HAWK off looking to stand but HAWK dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
HAWK is trying to control. Gable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
HAWK is looking to stall here but Gable recovers full guard.
Gable keeping moving, preventing HAWK from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of MIKE HAWK.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
HAWK fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
HAWK throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable fails to land the takedown.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but HAWK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
Gable is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in HAWK's half guard.
HAWK pushes Gable off looking to stand but Gable dives back in and keeps control.
HAWK wants to control but Gable is keeping busy.
HAWK wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HAWK is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
HAWK taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
HAWK manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kane Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
HAWK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? HAWK is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, HAWK circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from HAWK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from HAWK.
HAWK throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gable counters with a left and a right that stings HAWK.
HAWK throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gable must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
HAWK is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gable is controlling him.
Gable throwing strikes from guard but HAWK blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HAWK utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable preventing the sweep.
Gable won't allow HAWK to get back to his feet.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with HAWK but HAWK pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
A combination from HAWK does no damage.
Gable avoids the body shot from HAWK.
Gable throws a series of strikes that have HAWK backpedaling.
MIKE HAWK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Gable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
HAWK throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
Gable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as HAWK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gable throws and elbow that misses. HAWK uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gable's guard. Nice move by HAWK!
HAWK stands up and waves to Gable to follow him.
MIKE HAWK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HAWK tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
HAWK misses with a few strikes there.
Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
HAWK looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
Gable won't allow HAWK to get back to his feet.
HAWK controls Gable momentarily but Gable frees himself.
Gable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gable stops HAWK from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
HAWK displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gable.
Gable shoots in and drives through. HAWK sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from HAWK.
A jab from HAWK misses.
No luck for Gable with that takedown attempt.
HAWK rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gable working HAWK over with strikes.
Gable lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
HAWK moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.
HAWK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gable throws a big right hand that misses.
Gable preventing the sweep.
HAWK trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Gable with a nice head shot there.
Gable distracts HAWK with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Gable really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
That's time! HAWK's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has HAWK pinned against the cage. HAWK gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
HAWK connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
HAWK clinches up against the cage.
HAWK lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HAWK comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
HAWK misses with an elbow over the top.
HAWK pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
HAWK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HAWK throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gable's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gable duly obliges.
HAWK lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gable circles away quickly and effectively.
HAWK is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HAWK is looking to chop away at Gable's legs.
Gable throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around HAWK's waist but HAWK gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gable off to one side.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
HAWK swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gable scores with a takedown into HAWK's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gable thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
HAWK wants to stand and escape but Gable is having none of it.
HAWK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
HAWK looking for a guillotine here but Gable defends easily.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from HAWK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
HAWK tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
Gable shoots in but HAWK avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gable shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from HAWK.
HAWK wants to get back to his feet but Gable is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
HAWK is looking for a triangle but Gable pushes his legs off easily.
Gable is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
HAWK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gable scoring with punches to the head and body.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable scores with a three punch combo!
Gable moves out of range of the body kick.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HAWK stuffs the takedown.
HAWK lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gable backs up against the cage.
HAWK tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
HAWK pulls Gable in close to prevent any damage.
Gable throwing strikes but missing.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HAWK uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from HAWK.
HAWK misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but HAWK sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
HAWK scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
HAWK misses with a wild combination.
HAWK fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for HAWK!
HAWK is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kane Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on MIKE HAWK's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
HAWK scores with a leg kick.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HAWK as he jumps to the side.
HAWK misses with a two punch combination.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but HAWK sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
HAWK moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HAWK misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from HAWK misses.
Gable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gable with the ground and pound but HAWK uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gable postures up and lands a big shot to HAWK's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now HAWK is on top in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gable kicks HAWK off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
HAWK tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
HAWK throws a combination that misses
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
HAWK is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gable asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gable works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
HAWK is trying to improve his position.
Gable creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
HAWK is looking for a sweep.
Gable working away.
Gable working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HAWK is not content to let Gable control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gable is trying hard to land a takedown here. HAWK sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MIKE HAWK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Gable.
HAWK scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches HAWK napping and manages to drive through into side control!
HAWK sneaks back into half guard.
Gable not landing any meaningful shots this time.
HAWK is looking to control Gable's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can HAWK avoid being mounted?
Gable working HAWK over with strikes.
HAWK is refusing to be controlled, as Gable sits in half guard.
Kane Gable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gable not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HAWK gets full guard.
HAWK manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gable manages to get himself to full guard.
Gable is working an open guard so HAWK takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
HAWK throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
MIKE HAWK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
HAWK misses with a double jab
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control.
Gable working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
HAWK regains half guard, as Gable was trying to land strikes.
Gable misses with a head shot. HAWK uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable postures up in HAWK's guard and throws a big left but HAWK blocks it.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but HAWK has wrist control.
HAWK is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gable working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HAWK will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gable scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HAWK working to try and regain half guard.
Kane Gable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gable can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HAWK is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Gable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gable winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Gable!
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