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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axel Stevens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Hawkins's chin.
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142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevens misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Stevens shoots in but Hawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawkins cracks Stevens with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Stevens is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hawkins works the jab nicely.
Stevens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawkins as he connects with a hook.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stevens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.
Stevens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens preventing the sweep.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens passes Hawkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stevens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins gets full guard.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevens gets full guard.
Hawkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Hawkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stevens.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens regains half guard.
Hawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jonathan Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkins sits in half guard.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens has hold of Hawkins's hands but Hawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawkins prevents Stevens from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to control. Stevens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Hawkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawkins wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Hawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stevens wants to improve his position but instead Hawkins has moved into half guard.
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!
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawkins defends well.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axel Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Stevens throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Stevens wants to slow Hawkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Stevens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Hawkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawkins has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Hawkins distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Stevens has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Hawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Stevens postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Hawkins.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jonathan Hawkins!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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