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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Von Rothfelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rothfelder has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Henry Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Von Rothfelder's chin.
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205 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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208 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hawk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexander Von Rothfelder! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Von Rothfelder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Von Rothfelder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Rothfelder pinned against the cage. Von Rothfelder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice sprawl there from Von Rothfelder as Hawk shoots in. Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Rothfelder dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Von Rothfelder is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Von Rothfelder. Von Rothfelder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Rothfelder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively. Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Von Rothfelder looks gassed! Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Rothfelder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hawk doesn't succeed with the takedown and Von Rothfelder counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Von Rothfelder slips a jab from Hawk. Von Rothfelder throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily. Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Rothfelder was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk. Von Rothfelder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a combination that misses and Von Rothfelder counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Von Rothfelder to acknowledge the strikes. Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Rothfelder counters with a one-two to the body. Von Rothfelder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Rothfelder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily. Von Rothfelder connects with a solid leg kick. Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk. A slapping leg kick lands for Von Rothfelder.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Rothfelder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk. A nice leg kick lands there from Von Rothfelder. Von Rothfelder lands with a kick to the temple. Hawk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Von Rothfelder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Von Rothfelder's head but Von Rothfelder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hawk takes one to the chin there. Von Rothfelder throws a combination. Hawk tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Von Rothfelder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Rothfelder. Von Rothfelder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A nice inside leg kick there by Von Rothfelder. That's going to slow Hawk down. Von Rothfelder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Von Rothfelder gets the takedown into side control. Hawk being controlled for a moment. Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Von Rothfelder keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Von Rothfelder controlling the pace. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hawk is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Von Rothfelder dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Rothfelder misses with a wild combination.
Von Rothfelder scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Rothfelder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Rothfelder. Hawk 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. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Rothfelder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawk working for a triangle but Von Rothfelder defends it easily.
Von Rothfelder has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hawk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Von Rothfelder is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hawk pulls down on the head and he's put Von Rothfelder to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Hawk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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