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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stronger-Kanye West. Gallagher comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Gallagher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Hawkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Hawkins saw that one coming.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
so Hawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gallagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins being controlled here momentarily.
Hawkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gallagher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawkins has Gallagher in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallagher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallagher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hawkins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gallagher uses it to pass to side control.
Hawkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gallagher working the head with strikes.
Gallagher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hawkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gallagher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gallagher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallagher is taking a breather. Hawkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gallagher connects with a nice short shot to Hawkins's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins actively working from the bottom here.
Gallagher works his way into full mount!
Gallagher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hawkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gallagher landing strikes from the mount and Hawkins is in trouble!
Gallagher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gallagher looking to control but Hawkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallagher unloading with bombs!
Hawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallagher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawkins is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gallagher trying to control but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins is looking to get to half guard.
Gallagher looking to finish Hawkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawkins!
Gallagher lands with some strikes.
Hawkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallagher has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gallagher pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallagher drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep. Gallagher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Hawkins misses.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher throws a low kick but Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Gallagher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallagher lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallagher misses with a low kick.
Hawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the body.
Gallagher scores with a hook.
Gallagher slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawkins blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hawkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Hawkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gallagher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gallagher lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Gallagher catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Hawkins shoots in.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher.
Hawkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Gallagher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawkins. That did some damage!
Gallagher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallagher.
Gallagher cracks Hawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but Hawkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Hawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination.
Frank Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallagher swivels and escapes.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gallagher doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallagher circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallagher lands a jab to Hawkins's midsection.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Hawkins tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frank Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a body shot.
Gallagher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallagher tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallagher to the ground. Gallagher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kevin Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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