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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paullly Pullman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by The Darkness - Growing On Me. Paullly Pullman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent wrestler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paullly Pullman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Pullman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but Pullman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pullman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hawkins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullman has clasped his hands together around Hawkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pullman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pullman's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullman is trying to break free.
Hawkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pullman prevents Hawkins from getting a body triangle.
Hawkins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Pullman right now.
Hawkins is persistently looking for the submission but Pullman is defending it well.
Pullman trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in full control for now.
Hawkins looking to hold on to the position here but Pullman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pullman is controlling Hawkins's posture.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Pullman keeps moving.
Pullman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Pullman keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins shoots in but Pullman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pullman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pullman off and has taken his back!
Hawkins is trying to stick to Pullman's back but Pullman is turning into Hawkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hawkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pullman.
Hawkins has his foot on Pullman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pullman works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Pullman keeps moving.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Pullman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pullman lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paullly Pullman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pullman gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins is staying active underneath Pullman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullman slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Hawkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkins is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pullman moves into 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullman 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.
Pullman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hawkins dives into side control.
Paullly Pullman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pullman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Pullman is having none of it.
Hawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pullman defending well though.
Pullman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins is trying to control. Pullman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pullman wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
Pullman trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Pullman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pullman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Pullman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Pullman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is keen to just control but Pullman is a slippery customer.
Pullman won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount.
Pullman is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
Pullman looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins is trying to control. Pullman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullman is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Hawkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pullman circles away.
Hawkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pullman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pullman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins pushing down on Pullman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pullman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pullman is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkins sits in half guard.
Pullman tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Pullman is having none of it.
Hawkins is stalling here. Pullman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hawkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pullman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hawkins prevents Pullman from improving his position.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pullman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Pullman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins controlling the action here.
Hawkins trying to control from half guard but Pullman is working away.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura here.
Pullman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Pullman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hawkins!
Barry Hawkins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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