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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 130 p4p, 18 weight class) and Maui Wowie (ranked 793 p4p, 105 weight class). Hawk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deadwood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wowie's choice of entrance music: Dont bogart that joint. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 cm
34
192 lbs
27 - 15 - 1 |
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185 cm
28
195 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maui Wowie! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawk scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Wowie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It seemed like Wowie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hawk tests Wowie's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked and Wowie counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt. Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wowie unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet. Wowie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawk. Wowie throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! 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! Hawk with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawk misses with a left hand and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hawk thuds his right hand into Wowie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hawk throws a leg kick but Wowie moved away. Wowie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wowie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a solid body kick. Wowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wowie moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hawk blocks a head kick by Wowie.
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Hawk. Wowie throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease. Wowie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wowie wants it to stay on the feet. Wowie lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wowie throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off. 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! Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Wowie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut. Wowie 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 Wowie off to one side. Wowie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away. Hawk closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wowie! Hawk dives in looking to finish! Wowie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk! Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title! Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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