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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk dives in and scores a takedown into Dias Teixeira's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hawk wants to stand but Dias Teixeira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dias Teixeira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias Teixeira is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dias Teixeira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dias Teixeira looks for a takedown but Hawk sprawls well.
Dias Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dias Teixeira is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dias Teixeira is looking to improve his position.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk not doing much here.
Dias Teixeira won't allow Hawk to pass to mount.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tommy Hawk has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hawk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk controlling the position.
Dias Teixeira tries to improve position but can't.
Hawk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hawk trying to control the position but Dias Teixeira is working away.
Dias Teixeira gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves into full mount! Dias Teixeira won't be happy about that!
Hawk looking for a guillotine from mount but Dias Teixeira is having none of it.
Hawk stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dias Teixeira shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Dias Teixeira.
Hawk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dias Teixeira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk is trying to trip Dias Teixeira. He has hold of a leg but Dias Teixeira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hawk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hawk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Dias Teixeira on that attempt.
Tommy Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias Teixeira which made him look bad.
Tommy Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk dives in and scores a takedown into Dias Teixeira's guard.
Dias Teixeira working a defensive guard here.
Dias Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Dias Teixeira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dias Teixeira is proving hard to escape from.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Dias Teixeira keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tommy Hawk just wasn't active enough.
Hawk shoots in but Dias Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawk prevents Dias Teixeira from improving his position.
Hawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Dias Teixeira dodges it nicely.
Hawk stands up and beckons Dias Teixeira to join him on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Hawk scores with a four punch combination!
Dias Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dias Teixeira. No joy for Hawk on that attempt.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk controlling the action here.
Dias Teixeira is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawk pushes Dias Teixeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Dias Teixeira wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawk pulls guard.
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Dias Teixeira pushes his legs off easily.
Dias Teixeira wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dias Teixeira on the ground.
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.
Dias Teixeira is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dias Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk trying to advance position but Dias Teixeira counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk passes Dias Teixeira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawk trying to control from Dias Teixeira's half guard. Dias Teixeira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hawk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawk drives through and clinches with Dias Teixeira against the cage.
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Dias Teixeira tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Dias Teixeira slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Dias Teixeira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Dias Teixeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Dias Teixeira.
Dias Teixeira is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawk sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawk.
Hawk has his hands on Dias Teixeira's head, controlling the position.
Dias Teixeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Dias Teixeira gets to his feet. Hawk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dias Teixeira.
Hawk has managed to clinch.
Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk pulls Dias Teixeira into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Hawk!
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FIGHT
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