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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. Tim Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
4 - 11 - 0 |
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188 cm
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144 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as Jackson shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Hawk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Hawk gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Hawk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away.
Jackson forces Hawk back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson 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 Jackson off to one side.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cedric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hawk.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cedric Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hawk. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Hawk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cedric Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four 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.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson looks for a takedown but Hawk sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hawk!
An intense looking Tim Hawk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Cannot Express My happiness right now.I Want to thank all my fans,Sponsor,My Wife,Kids,And David Morrison.I'll be at the streets tommorow to sign your autographs and all that stuff.Also alot of people have asked me what technique i use to win,Basically i Go for the body first,When i wear them down'.
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energy
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hype
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