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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Encore. Doyle Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjorn Ragnarson's chin.
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225 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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195 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hawk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Ragnarson, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Ragnarson against the cage but Ragnarson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnarson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ragnarson off and has taken his back!
Ragnarson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawk prevents Ragnarson from improving his position.
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnarson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnarson trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnarson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position.
Ragnarson actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ragnarson defends it well.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnarson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnarson is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson is trying to control but can't.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Doyle Hawk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ragnarson enables Hawk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ragnarson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard.
Doyle Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk advances to half guard.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Hawk blocks the strikes from Ragnarson.
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ragnarson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hawk is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ragnarson as he works his way to full guard.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Ragnarson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnarson manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Ragnarson's guard.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ragnarson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk works to advance to full mount. Ragnarson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hawk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ragnarson has worked his arm free - good work by Ragnarson!
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Ragnarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarson defends it easily.
Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnarson trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawk working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarson can do to turn this around?
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to pass to mount but Ragnarson is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ragnarson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarson throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarson misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragnarson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hawk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnarson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawk has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnarson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarson is pulling down on Hawk's head to control his posture.
Hawk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ragnarson dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson wants to stand but Hawk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully.
Hawk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ragnarson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hawk has tightened it up now! Ragnarson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doyle Hawk!
Doyle Hawk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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