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Event:
NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pekkarinen.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pekkarinen pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pekkarinen working a defensive guard here.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T2#
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pekkarinen is keeping the position for now.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk pushes down on Pekkarinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekkarinen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pekkarinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekkarinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Pekkarinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pekkarinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pekkarinen goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Hawk catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.#ES#
Hawk has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Pekkarinen's body. Pekkarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Pekkarinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the ropes. #TD2#
Pekkarinen wants the takedown. Hawk is fighting it off but Pekkarinen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hawk's guard against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVR#
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pekkarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hawk won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekkarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekkarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pekkarinen cracks Hawk with an open hand slap.
Pekkarinen dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!#T1#
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Pekkarinen.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekkarinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekkarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Pekkarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk controls Pekkarinen momentarily but Pekkarinen frees himself.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pekkarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Pekkarinen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Hawk misses.
Pekkarinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Jab from Pekkarinen.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Pekkarinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pekkarinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen connects with a jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Pekkarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Pekkarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Pekkarinen.
Hawk misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pekkarinen is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Pekkarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.#T2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Hawk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk tries to bum rush Pekkarinen with a series of wild strikes but Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pekkarinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen wins by unanimous decision!
Lauri Pekkarinen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Lauri Pekkarinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarn.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Scarn's shoulder, as Scarn tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Scarn slips the punch.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Scarn avoids it.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarn throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Scarn avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scarn.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a body punch but Scarn moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarn's hands.
Scarn tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target. #CL2#
Scarn moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Scarn, against the ropes.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarn blocks an elbow strike.
Hawk jumps guard but Scarn stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Scarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawk's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Scarn scores with a nice right hand.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab from Scarn.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Scarn.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarn circles away.
Scarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Scarn didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarn.#T1#
Scarn misses with the combination.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Scarn's head back.
Scarn moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Scarn moves away and avoids it.
Hawk tries to work over Scarn's front leg with a kick but Scarn checks it.
Scarn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Scarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Scarn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk cracks Scarn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk slips under a jab from Scarn.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Scarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hawk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scarn blocks a leg kick.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Scarn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scarn. #TD#
Hawk drags the fight down to the ground.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scarn chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scarn has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T1##SUB2#
Scarn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Scarn working away.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawk tries to roll over but Scarn keeps him under control.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Scarn slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scarn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scarn not doing much here.
Hawk gets full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scarn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Scarn wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
Scarn is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scarn prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Scarn content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Scarn clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Scarn blocks it.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Hawk tightens his grip and picks Scarn up, before dumping him to the ground. Scarn manages to land in guard.
Scarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarn, not yet.
Scarn controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarn trying to control the position.
#T1#
Hawk preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk postures up.
Scarn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk pushing down on Scarn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk looks to land a strike but Scarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk won't allow Scarn to sweep him here.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarn is keeping the position for now.
Scarn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk had his way with Michael Scarn in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Scarn off balance momentarily.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Scarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scarn misses with a looping right.
Scarn misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarn.
Scarn throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarn.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarn as he jumps to the side.
Scarn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarn throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Scarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk scores with a nice body kick.
Hawk cracks Scarn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Scarn misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Scarn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Scarn off balance momentarily.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Scarn's ribs.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the ropes. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk throws a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hawk.
I think Hawk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring Garra Nutri's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Cane avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Cane's head back.
Cane checks a leg kick.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Hawk throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to bum rush Cane with a series of wild strikes but Cane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
We've been told by Hawk's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cane.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.#T1#
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Cane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Cane pushes him off.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws a hook but Cane blocks it.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Hawk cracks Cane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cane shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.#T2#
A big left from Cane misses.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Cane knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Cane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawk is trying to defend but Cane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ground and pound from Cane.
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. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Cane controlling him for the moment.
Cane landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cane's guard. #REVR#
Hawk pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Cane avoids it easily.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
A good leg kick by Hawk. #TD#
Hawk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cane was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Cane is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Cane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cane managing to control the position.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cane pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Cane moved away.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Cane gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the ropes.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cane misses with a looping left.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Cane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cane moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Cane cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cane is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Cane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cane counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hawk rushes Cane and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Cane is trying to trip Hawk. He has hold of a leg but Hawk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cane persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane cracks Hawk with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Hawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cane is working away from the top position though.
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cane is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darnell Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
Hawk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cane won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Cane landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cane distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!#T2#
Cane works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cane works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Cane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cane is keeping the position for now.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Cane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cane scoring with some ground and pound.
Cane postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Cane misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cane tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Cane manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawk with a hook.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Cane's head back.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cane lands an overhand right.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 is looking to clinch but Cane is avoiding it.
#T1#
Cane shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Hawk tried to score with a low kick but Cane checks it.
A punch combination from Cane misses.
As Cane backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Hawk moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Cane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cane.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk had his way with Darnell Cane in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane 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.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Cane defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk misses the jab.
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Hawk defending well as Cane loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Cane scores with a body shot.
Cane lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cane in his tracks.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cane with a jab.
Hawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Cane throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Cane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cane.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Cane moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hawk misses the jab.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Cane moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darnell Cane.
I think Hawk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Thomas Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1369 p4p, 170 weight class) and Thomas Hawk (ranked 401 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You'll Never Walk Alone. Hawk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deadwood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Bone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Hawk
Bone passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Hawk
Bone moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bone (7) vs (0) Hawk
Hawk regains half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone preventing the sweep.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Bone postures up.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (7) vs (2) Hawk
Bone is looking to improve his position.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bone is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bone (11) vs (2) Hawk
Bone is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hawk with him. Hawk is trying to defend but Bone has an arm under the chin now! Hawk grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Bone!
Joe Bone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Thomas Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice showing Champ,.. Take care of that belt,.it has become almost an Heirloom for me. I will miss it. =)'. |
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Event:
OFC 379: Hawk vs Jeffries
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Jeffries moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
A little jabbing left from Jeffries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Jeffries lands a jab to the head.
Jeffries avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Jeffries scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jeffries misses with a body shot.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Jeffries 's leg but Jeffries calmly moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Jeffries makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Jeffries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Jeffries blocks the low kick.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeffries .
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jeffries 's head backwards.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Jeffries counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeffries .#CL#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Jeffries in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk blocks an elbow strike from Jeffries .
A short right from Hawk on the inside. #T2#
Hawk prevents a body shot from Jeffries .
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Hawk has been cut.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jeffries throws a head punch that misses.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries .
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Jeffries lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk wants to slow Jeffries down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk with a hook.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Jeffries misses with a straight right.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jeffries .
A jab from Jeffries finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Jeffries moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Jeffries didn't see that one coming.
Jeffries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk tries to land a body kick
and Jeffries counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
#T4##CL2#
Jeffries moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries .
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawk's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Jeffries , against the cage.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Jeffries throws an elbow that misses.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Jeffries tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Jeffries pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeffries lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeffries has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Jeffries will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Jeffries tries to clinch up.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Jeffries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jeffries keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk is looking to slow Jeffries down with leg kicks.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffries connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Earl Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Jeffries 's leg. Jeffries is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Jeffries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jeffries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries checks a low kick from Hawk.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk misses with a right hand
enabling Jeffries to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeffries is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Jeffries is out of range.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jeffries has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Jeffries moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Jeffries cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jeffries feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeffries sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Jeffries 's head but Jeffries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Jeffries finds it's way through Hawk's defenses. #T3#
Jeffries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk misses with a combination
and Jeffries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Jeffries lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Jeffries lands a right hook to the body.
Jeffries 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Jeffries throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jeffries manages to circle out of the way.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Jeffries drops Hawk with a beautiful combination! Hawk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jeffries is looking for the KO!
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Jeffries moved out of range nicely.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Jeffries releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeffries lands with a cross.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Earl Jeffries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Hawk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL2#
Jeffries rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Jeffries manages to break the clinch.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries .
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries .
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Jeffries moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeffries cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeffries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeffries tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries .
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Jeffries .
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Jeffries counters by clinching up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jeffries .
A short body shot lands from Jeffries as the two fighters clinch.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jeffries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A left hand lands to the body for Jeffries .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeffries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside that Hawk shrugs off.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD2#
Jeffries lands a vicious elbow to the side of Hawk's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Jeffries tries to finish him with strikes but Hawk still seems able to defend himself so Jeffries steps back and lets Hawk get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Jeffries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
#CL2#
Jeffries moves into the clinch.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries .
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Jeffries .
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Jeffries , against the cage.
#T3##KD2#
Jeffries drops Hawk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hawk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jeffries dips a shoulder and cracks Hawk with a mighty uppercut! Hawk falls back against the cage and Jeffries unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hawk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jeffries screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
Earl Jeffries is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Earl Jeffries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Thomas Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice showing Champ,.. Take care of that belt,.it has become almost an Heirloom for me. I will miss it. =)'.
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Event:
OFC 372: Hawk vs Bateman
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Bateman scores with a hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bateman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bateman scores with a three punch combo!
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bateman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bateman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bateman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman slips under a jab from Hawk.
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!#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Hawk manages to pull guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard but Bateman passes into half guard.
Bateman content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Bateman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
#T1#
Bateman controlling the pace.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bateman fails to move to back control.
Bateman controlling from mount.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bateman working for a submission but Hawk is keeping him at bay.
Hawk stops Bateman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bateman working for a choke but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Hawk trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bateman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawk doesn't escape.
Hawk tries to escape the position.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Bateman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bateman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Bateman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hawk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hawk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Hawk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bateman.
Bateman tries to keep control of the position but Hawk is staying busy.
Bateman has good solid back control here.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
Hawk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawk wants to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Bateman moves to back control.
Hawk just trying to survive but Bateman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Hawk.
Bateman moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Bateman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bateman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Bateman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paddy Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk throws a hook but Bateman blocks it.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown. Hawk fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Bateman controlling from the top position.
Bateman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman slows the pace down in half guard.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Bateman won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away. #T2#
Bateman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bateman is continuing to stall.
Bateman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bateman is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bateman pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bateman is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Paddy Bateman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bateman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Bateman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk tries to bench press Bateman off him but Bateman keeps the position.
Hawk is not content to let Bateman control the position.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bateman fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bateman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bateman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there #TD2#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Bateman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawk is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bateman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bateman has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hawk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bateman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hawk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Bateman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bateman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawk prevents Bateman from improving position. #T2#
Bateman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hawk tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Bateman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Bateman controlling his opponent.
Bateman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hawk is in real trouble.
Bateman struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Bateman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bateman trying to control.#T4#
Hawk tries to roll but Bateman sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Bateman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Bateman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hawk rolls, trying to escape but Bateman keeps control of the position.
Bateman tries to get the hooks in deep but Hawk pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman is hanging on to Hawk's back as he tries to escape.
Bateman wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bateman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman really dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bateman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Bateman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Bateman moved out of range.
Bateman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Bateman.#T1#
Bateman misses with a hook.
Bateman scores with a nice head shot.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Bateman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Bateman looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paddy Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman lands a head shot.
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawk throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bateman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bateman throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bateman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Bateman throws a counter combo.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Bateman.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bateman slips a jab from Hawk.
A little jabbing left from Bateman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Bateman.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Bateman 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bateman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bateman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bateman advances to half guard. #T3#
Bateman wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Bateman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawk tries to roll over but Bateman keeps him under control.
Bateman trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bateman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Bateman moves into full mount! Hawk won't be happy about that!
Bateman moves to take his opponent's back.
Hawk tries to roll but Bateman sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Hawk showing good submission defense here.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
Bateman biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bateman slips under a jab.
Hawk cracks the inside of Bateman's front leg.
Bateman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Bateman.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Bateman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
And Bateman tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bateman! But no joy.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that. #T1#
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bateman off and has taken his back!
Bateman tries to break free.
Hawk scores with punches to the body.
Hawk lands shots from the back.
Bateman finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bateman tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bateman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Hawk.#CUT#
That has opened up Paddy Bateman's cut even more.
Hawk looking to finish Bateman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bateman!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk looking to finish Bateman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bateman!#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Paddy Bateman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hawk lands a big elbow - Bateman is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bateman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Thomas Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 368: Pera vs Hawk
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Pera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Pera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pera scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.#TD2#
Hawk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hawk is in Pera's guard.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pera is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Pera managing to control the position.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pera is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pera can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk looks to land a strike but Pera avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk tries to score with some ground and pound. Pera controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hawk working the strikes but Pera uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Pera is trying is best to control the position here.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk throwing shots but Pera is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pera keeps working.
Hawk throws a strike but Pera avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hawk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk postures up in Pera's guard and throws a big left but Pera blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Pera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pera uses it to pass to side control.
Hawk is trying to improve his position.
Hawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk is trying to work for a sweep but Pera has mounted him!#T4#
Pera looking to finish Hawk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawk!
Pera scoring with strikes but Hawk is staying in there.
Pera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hawk working to try and regain half guard.
Pera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Pera looking to control but Hawk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pera scoring with strikes but Hawk is staying in there.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pera throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
Hawk misses the body punch #CL#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Pera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Pera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Pera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk tries to pull guard but Pera won't allow it.
Hawk jumps guard but Pera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with some punches.
#T1##TD2#
Hawk pulls guard.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Pera postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Pekka Pera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk wants to hit a switch here but Pera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hawk there!
Pera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pera landing punches.
Pera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawk is looking to escape.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
Hawk regains half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Pera scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pera with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Pera landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pera is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pera is stalling in the full guard.
Pera wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T4#
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Pera is proving a slippery customer.
Pera trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pera is aware though and is defending well.
Pera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pera tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there.
Pera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
That kick from Pera tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Pera circles away easily
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Pera counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pera - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pera. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pera scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
As Hawk backs away, Pera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Hawk instigates a clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Pera.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
A short uppercut from Pera.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pera after a bit of a struggle.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekka Pera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pera.#T2#
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera lands a body punch.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pera.
Pera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
A left hand lands to the body for Pera.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk. #TD#
Pera tightens his grip and picks Hawk up, before dumping him to the ground. Hawk manages to land in guard.
Pera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pera working the head with strikes. #T3#
Hawk tries to bench press Pera off him but Pera keeps the position.
Pera trying to control the position but Hawk is working away.
Pera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pera lands a few punches from side control.
Hawk is not content to let Pera control the position.
Pera gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Pera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pera raining down shots from the mount!
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk regains half guard.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pera stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawk did well to prevent Pera getting side control.
Pera working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pera is taking a breather. Hawk 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.
Pera is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Pera passes Hawk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pera prevents Hawk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pera's back!
Pera trying to control the action but Hawk just sinks the hooks in.
Pera finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes. #T1#
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pera regains half guard.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pera to regain full guard.
Pera can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk with the ground and pound but Pera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk trying to move into half guard but instead Pera has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Pera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pera is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Pera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hawk tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera passes to full mount!
Pera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawk tries to hold on but Pera postures up.
Hawk can't escape the position.
Pera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hawk is desperately trying to improve his position but Pera has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Pera lands a nice shot to the head.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Pera's attempts to control the action.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera lands a big shot there that rocks Hawk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Pera finish him?
Pera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera had his way with Thomas Hawk in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pera.
Pera throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a body shot.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.#TD#
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk 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.
Hawk looking to control but Pera passes into half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pera is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Pera there.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hawk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pera has picked Hawk up and slammed him! Hawk can't keep hold of the triangle and Pera manages to pass to side control!
Pera wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
Pera cracks Hawk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hawk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
Pera passes to side control. #T2#
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pera lands an elbow.
Pera gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Pera! Hawk is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Pekka Pera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but Baker stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
A short right from Baker.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Humphrey Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #T1#
Baker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk tries to counter with a clinch but Baker shakes him off and moves away.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker cracks Hawk with an open hand slap.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Baker kicks off Hawk and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker misses with a left hand
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Baker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawk will feel that in the morning.
Hawk tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baker throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Humphrey Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Hawk settles back down. #T3#
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
A right-left combo lands from Baker.
Baker lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baker scores with a hook.
Baker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawk wants to slow Baker down by chopping away at his legs.
Baker cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg. #T4#
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Hawk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hawk swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Baker's leg but Baker calmly moves out of range.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Baker.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Baker takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Baker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hawk if he has to take too many more of those.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawk under the eye.#T1#
Baker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Baker fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Baker pushes Hawk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Baker throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Baker only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baker, right into the meat.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Baker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Baker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baker lands a jab.
Baker misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Hawk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baker.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Baker is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Hawk gets the takedown into side control.
Baker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawk working the ground and pound but Baker is defending the strikes. #T3#
Hawk tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs.
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.
Hawk is working Baker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Baker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hawk with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Baker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk unloads with some shots from mount but Baker bucks and avoids them well.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Hawk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Baker is out cold - huge knockout for Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thomas Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenger.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Stenger misses the jab.
Stenger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk cracks Stenger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stenger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stenger misses with a hook.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk takes a swing at Stenger's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Stenger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenger. Stenger obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Hawk looks to clinch
and Stenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stenger in his tracks.
Stenger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenger moves away.
The fighters circling - Stenger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Stenger's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Stenger ducks down to avoid it.
Stenger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenger ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.#T3#
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenger! But no joy.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenger connects with a high kick.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Stenger is out of range.
Stenger throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
A shot to the body from Stenger misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Stenger 's knee.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Stenger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Stenger misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk swings for the body but Stenger moves out of range.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Stenger off balance momentarily.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenger was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Stenger looks to clinch
and Hawk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Stenger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stenger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Stenger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk defending well as Stenger loads up on a big left hand.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stenger moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab.
Stenger misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Stenger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Stenger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenger manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hawk rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stenger.
Hawk gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stenger. #TD#
Hawk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stenger regains guard immediately.
Stenger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Stenger blocks nicely.
Stenger controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenger holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Stenger is continuing to stall.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stenger seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Hawk lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stenger tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Stenger is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
Stenger has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Stenger is rocked!
Hawk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Stenger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hawk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Stenger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hawk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Another huge disappointment. '.
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Event:
OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Hawk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Mamchenko throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Mamchenko takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Hawk.
It seemed like Mamchenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mamchenko throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Mamchenko and move into the clinch.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mamchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamchenko defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mamchenko tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mamchenko tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Mamchenko working hard to break the clinch.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
Mamchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mamchenko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamchenko.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Mamchenko controls the action.
#BC2#
Mamchenko manages to break the clinch.
Mamchenko defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko shoots and misses #CL#
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Mamchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mamchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mamchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamchenko is defended easily by Hawk.
As Mamchenko tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Mamchenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.#T3#
Hawk misses with a hook
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamchenko is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mamchenko breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Mamchenko defends easily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko with a nice head shot there.
Mamchenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Mamchenko drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Mamchenko off! Mamchenko jumps back into Hawk's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mamchenko working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mamchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Mamchenko saw it coming and moves away.
Mamchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Mamchenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawk sprawls well. Hawk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Mamchenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamchenko checks the leg kick.
Mamchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamchenko.#T2#
Mamchenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mamchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Hawk defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk defending well as Mamchenko loads up on a big left hand.
Mamchenko misses with a hook.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Hawk jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Mamchenko throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamchenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamchenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mamchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawk gets full guard.
Mamchenko stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko landing with the ground and pound.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mamchenko passes into half guard.
Mamchenko is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mamchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Mamchenko tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Mamchenko down.
Mamchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.#T1#
Mamchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Mamchenko is avoiding it.
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk throws a hook but Mamchenko avoids it easily.
Mamchenko looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk throws a right hand that Mamchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamchenko also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Mamchenko. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Mamchenko blocks a jab.
Mamchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamchenko is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Mamchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawk cracks the inside of Mamchenko's front leg. #TD2#
Mamchenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawk 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.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVR##T3#
Mamchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
Hawk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Mamchenko is retaining full guard.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Hawk in close.
Mamchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamchenko has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mamchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hawk.
I think Hawk 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baker has time to react.
Baker defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Baker wants to land a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Humphrey Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Baker lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker with a hook.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baker throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Baker checks a leg kick nicely.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
Hawk cracks Baker with an open hand slap.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker lands with a cross.
Hawk clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baker can pounce on him.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Baker.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Baker's legs.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Baker slams his shin into Hawk's torso.
Baker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Baker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Baker is out of range.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baker.#T3#
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Baker cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baker lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baker.
Baker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Baker avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker lands a front kick.
Baker lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baker scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker scores with a nice body kick.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker.#T4#
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Baker with a hook.
Hawk throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baker throws a head kick that Hawk semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baker scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baker cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg.
Baker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Baker cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg.
Baker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baker throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Baker defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawk under the eye.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker lands with an overhand left.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Baker throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker working aggressively here.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Jab, jab by Baker - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baker.
Baker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Baker connects with a jab.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker moves away from the strike by Hawk.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Baker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baker scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Baker.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker scores with a one two! Hawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baker.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Baker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
A head kick misses from Baker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker lands the left hand.
Baker scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Baker checks it.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Baker lands a head kick. Hawk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baker lands a front kick.
Baker throws a head kick that Hawk semi-blocks.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Baker.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawk is out of range and Baker settles back down.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Baker is quick to defend against it.
Baker scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Baker throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Baker only half commits.
Baker slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baker. Baker obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Nice straight punches there by Baker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baker.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Baker delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baker. Hawk shrugs it off though.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Baker!
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Baker.
Baker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Baker is looking to land body kicks.
Humphrey Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Baker.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baker checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Baker works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Baker.
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.
Baker scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Baker connects with a jab.
Baker feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Baker jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Baker delivers a nice body kick.
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!
A head kick misses from Baker.
Hawk tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Hawk.#T4#
Baker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawk finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head. #ROC#
Baker is rocked!
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Baker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Baker.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Hawk shakes him off and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Baker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Baker lands.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Baker misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Baker!
Humphrey Baker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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OFC 344: Palmer vs Jones
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
McLovin works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
McLovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but McLovin moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
McLovin defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLovin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.#T1#
Hawk lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by McLovin as he checks the leg kick.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
McLovin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
McLovin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLovin sprawls and moves away.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLovin throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range. #T2#
McLovin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 McLovin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLovin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Nice combo by Hawk! Oh, that's hurt him - McLovin falls to the canvas and Hawk follows him into side control. #ROC#
McLovin is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but McLovin defends.
McLovin is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McLovin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McLovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLovin keeps working.
McLovin prevents Hawk from improving position.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk tries to score with some ground and pound. McLovin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hawk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McLovin is avoiding damage well.
#T3#
Hawk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawk lands a nice forearm strike.
Hawk is putting a hurting on McLovin here, landing some big shots from side control.
McLovin prevents Hawk from improving position.
McLovin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McLovin prevents Hawk from improving position.
Hawk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McLovin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hawk working the ground and pound but McLovin is defending the strikes.
Hawk is working McLovin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawk is working McLovin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawk tries to move to mount but McLovin blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but McLovin defends.
Hawk tries to advance to mount but McLovin denies him.
Hawk landing a few strikes.
Hawk working the ground and pound but McLovin is defending the strikes.
Hawk tries to advance to mount but McLovin denies him.
Hawk with the ground and pound but McLovin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk looks to land a strike but McLovin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk throws a strike but McLovin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk works McLovin's body with a nice hook.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLovin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
McLovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLovin can do to turn this around?
McLovin delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick but McLovin checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Hawk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
McLovin misses the jab.
McLovin throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and McLovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from McLovin misses.
McLovin lands a lovely overhand right.
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
McLovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
A big left from Hawk misses.
McLovin throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLovin can pounce on him.
Hawk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Hawk throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hawk forces McLovin back against the cage and clinches.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
McLovin is trying to break free.
McLovin blocking some punches.
#T3#
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLovin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McLovin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Nice shot by McLovin.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin lands with a right hand.
Hawk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawk lands an overhand right.#T4#
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and McLovin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and McLovin counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and McLovin counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk tries to land a front kick but McLovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk throws a hook but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and McLovin counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for McLovin's leg but McLovin calmly moves out of range.
McLovin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
Hawk drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLovin sprawls and moves away.
McLovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
McLovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLovin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Hawk.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McLovin cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but McLovin moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
McLovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from McLovin lands.
Hawk slips a straight right by McLovin.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for McLovin.
McLovin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk slips under a jab from McLovin.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
McLovin tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
McLovin takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Hawk is looking to chop away at McLovin's legs.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. McLovin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawk throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLovin.
Good shot there by Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLovin counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
McLovin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
McLovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Hawk misses
letting McLovin counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hawk connects with the punch.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk tries to clinch there but McLovin circles away.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Hawk is looking to slow McLovin down with leg kicks.
Hawk tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
McLovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLovin's head backwards.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on McLovin's shoulder, as McLovin tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and McLovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick.
Hawk looks for the body kick but McLovin saw that one coming.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Good shot there by Hawk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLovin throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
McLovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but McLovin moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLovin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Hawk scores with a kick to the midsection.
McLovin slips under a jab.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
McLovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Hawk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped McLovin in his tracks.
McLovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily. #T2#
Hawk moves away from the strike by McLovin.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
Good work by McLovin as he checks the leg kick.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but McLovin ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and McLovin counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
As Hawk backs off McLovin throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on McLovin's shoulder, as McLovin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
McLovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLovin.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLovin lands a front kick.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and McLovin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McLovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McLovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk backing away here, and McLovin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLovin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLovin.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
McLovin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
Hawk throws a series of punches but McLovin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawk throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
McLovin walks into a left hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Hawk misses with a left hand
and McLovin counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McLovin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawk lands a glancing blow to the side of McLovin's head.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk backing away here, and McLovin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
McLovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McLovin scores with a one two! Hawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLovin walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Hawk swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
McLovin slips under a jab from Hawk.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
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!
McLovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McLovin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin moves away from the strike by Hawk.
McLovin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLovin.
McLovin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.#T3#
McLovin misses the jab.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
McLovin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLovin slips under a jab.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from McLovin.
McLovin throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hawk moves away from the strike by McLovin.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLovin! But no joy.#T4#
McLovin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin staying out of range there.
McLovin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLovin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
Fagell McLovin is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Fagell McLovin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Thomas Hawk had this to say: 'Hail to the new CHAMPION, I had a feeling that you might get it this time McLovin'....hold that tight boy,.. I will be back for it, SOON >)'.
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Event:
OFC 339: Wyatt vs Salgado
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Kroblur's leg but Kroblur calmly moves out of range.
Kroblur feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Kroblur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk feints and then cracks Kroblur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kroblur down.
Kroblur throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kroblur! But no joy.
Kroblur slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws a low kick but Kroblur avoids it.
Kroblur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hawk drives through and clinches with Kroblur against the cage.
#T1#
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Kroblur's ribcage. Kroblur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kroblur wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hawk lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Hawk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Kroblur dodges it nicely.
Kroblur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kroblur is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Kroblur is blocking nicely.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kroblur defending well though. #T2#
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kroblur is trying to maintain the position but Hawk is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroblur has hold of Hawk's hands but Hawk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kroblur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kroblur is looking to improve his position.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kroblur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk lands strikes from half guard.
Kroblur is concentrating on defense, preventing Hawk from advancing position.
Kroblur is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!#T3#
Hawk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kroblur's guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kroblur is retaining full guard.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Kroblur is keeping the position.
Kroblur working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kroblur holds on and takes a little breather.
Hawk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kroblur keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T4#
Hawk throws a strike but Kroblur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kroblur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kroblur won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kroblur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kroblur is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kroblur passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Kroblur's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kroblur misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Kroblur.
Some wild striking there from Kroblur.
Kroblur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Kroblur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Matt Kroblur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kroblur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kroblur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kroblur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Kroblur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Kroblur scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kroblur.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Kroblur moved out of range nicely.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kroblur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroblur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws the left hand but Kroblur avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Kroblur fails to land with a series of punches.
Kroblur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kroblur throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kroblur lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Kroblur tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Kroblur. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Kroblur checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kroblur's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Kroblur.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroblur can do to turn this around?
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kroblur's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Kroblur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawk down to the mat. Hawk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kroblur is breathing heavily.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
A cross from Hawk lands.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Kroblur closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kroblur is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kroblur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kroblur.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Kroblur moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Kroblur scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk wants to slow Kroblur down by chopping away at his legs.
Kroblur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kroblur works the jab nicely.
Kroblur misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kroblur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kroblur misses with a head kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Kroblur avoided it.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk throws the left hand but Kroblur avoids the punch easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kroblur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Kroblur's knee but Kroblur avoids it well.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kroblur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Kroblur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Kroblur's legs.
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Kroblur gets the takedown into side control.
Kroblur looks up at the clock and then as Hawk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kroblur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kroblur lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kroblur tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Kroblur working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Kroblur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroblur is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kroblur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Kroblur pushes his legs off easily.
Kroblur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kroblur's guard. #REVR#
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Kroblur blocks nicely.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kroblur is keeping the position for now.
Hawk trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.
Kroblur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Hawk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kroblur defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kroblur is aware though and is defending well.
Kroblur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kroblur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kroblur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kroblur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Matt Kroblur just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Kroblur.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Kroblur.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kroblur. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Kroblur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kroblur throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kroblur lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk motions for Kroblur to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Kroblur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Kroblur gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kroblur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kroblur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kroblur can't break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Kroblur is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2#
Kroblur breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kroblur's head.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hawk rushes Kroblur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kroblur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kroblur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk gets through Kroblur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Hawk.
Kroblur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawk prevents it.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Kroblur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Kroblur blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hawk wants the takedown. Kroblur is fighting it off but Hawk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kroblur's guard against the cage.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hawk there.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kroblur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kroblur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawk winds up and cracks Kroblur with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Kroblur is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Kroblur is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kroblur is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hawk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kroblur from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hawk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC 335: Wyatt vs Ysengrin
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
McLovin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLovin throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLovin.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Hawk.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
McLovin checks a low kick from Hawk.
McLovin scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McLovin. Hawk shrugs it off though.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McLovin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that McLovin was not able to check.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
McLovin throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
McLovin slips under a jab from Hawk.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Hawk throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from McLovin misses its intended target.
McLovin checks a low kick from Hawk.
McLovin throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
McLovin misses with a body kick.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLovin moves away from the strike by Hawk.
McLovin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
McLovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
McLovin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 McLovin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLovin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLovin delivers a nice body kick.
McLovin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLovin misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLovin looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McLovin throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McLovin.
McLovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but McLovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
McLovin blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLovin throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
McLovin misses with a hook
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
McLovin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McLovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Hawk lands with a hook. McLovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawk throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
McLovin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
McLovin cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and McLovin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McLovin takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
McLovin is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
McLovin misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a three punch combo that has McLovin backing up. McLovin nods at Hawk to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk with a nice cross.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk tried to score with a low kick but McLovin checks it.
Hawk lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from McLovin misses its intended target.
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLovin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as McLovin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
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 throws a low kick but McLovin moves out of range easily.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
McLovin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McLovin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk tries to bum rush McLovin with a series of wild strikes but McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLovin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLovin checks it well.
Hawk keeps McLovin at a distance using the push kick.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for McLovin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
McLovin staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Hawk backs off McLovin throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
McLovin cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLovin.
McLovin slips under a jab from Hawk.
McLovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLovin cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLovin throws out the jab.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McLovin. That's going to slow Hawk down.
McLovin takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLovin is able to avoid easily.
McLovin lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLovin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
McLovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLovin circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McLovin on the side of the head.
Hawk throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but McLovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLovin looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLovin checks a leg kick.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
McLovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
McLovin tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Hawk throws a leg kick but McLovin moved away.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
McLovin slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a hook but McLovin avoids it easily.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLovin looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
McLovin thinks about the counter body kick.
Hawk digs a good hook to McLovin's body.
McLovin lands a jab to the nose.
McLovin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hawk misses with a looping right.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McLovin.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLovin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLovin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLovin throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
McLovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks McLovin off balance momentarily.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Hawk throws a right and a left that McLovin avoids nicely.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLovin lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from McLovin.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by McLovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLovin.
McLovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
McLovin cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McLovin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
A swing and a miss from McLovin.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McLovin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLovin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawk finds it's way round the side to connect with McLovin's head.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McLovin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from McLovin lands.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and McLovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagell McLovin really 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.
#R4#
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLovin lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook. McLovin ducked under it nicely.
McLovin thinks about the counter body kick.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk defending well as McLovin loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin misses with the combination.
McLovin is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses McLovin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLovin tries to avoid it. #T1#
McLovin catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on McLovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawk feints and then cracks McLovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLovin down.
McLovin thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLovin scores with a nice right hand.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
McLovin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and McLovin counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLovin staying out of range there.#T2#
McLovin throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLovin.
Hawk tries to move into range but McLovin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
McLovin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLovin misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
McLovin is rocked!
Hawk slips under a jab from McLovin.
Hawk tries a low kick but McLovin avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hawk scores with a four punch combination!
McLovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
A low kick from Hawk misses
and McLovin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLovin. #T4#
McLovin slips under a jab from Hawk.
McLovin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McLovin missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by McLovin and move into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of McLovin's head but McLovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
McLovin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hawk lands a right hand from hell, dropping McLovin. Hawk pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Hawk gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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OFC 330: Hawk vs Denis II
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
Denis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Hawk.#CUT#
It looks like Achab Denis has been cut.
Denis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Denis manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Denis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Denis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denis has time to react.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Denis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denis thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Denis counters with a nice body shot.
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denis. That did some damage!
Hawk misses with a right hand
letting Denis counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Hawk
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Denis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Denis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
letting Denis counter with a right hand. #T2#
A good leg kick by Denis.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Denis saw that one coming.
Denis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denis checks the leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Denis blocks it.
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denis looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk tries a low kick but Denis avoids it.
Denis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk tries to land a front kick but Denis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Denis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Denis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Denis missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Denis moves his leg out of the way.
Denis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Denis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Denis throws a combination. Hawk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Denis counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denis.
Hawk feints and then cracks Denis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denis down.
Hawk keeps Denis at a distance using the push kick.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Denis.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Denis.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Denis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Denis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Denis counters with a two punch combo.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Denis manages to circle out of the way.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denis counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Denis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Denis's leg. Denis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Denis misses
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Achab Denis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Achab Denis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Denis counters with a nice body kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Denis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk swings for the body but Denis moves out of range.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Hawk rushes Denis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denis.
Denis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Denis lands an elbow inside.
Denis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denis.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Denis.
Denis lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Hawk. #T1#
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denis to keep the fight standing.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denis.
Denis misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Denis moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Denis checks a low kick from Hawk.
Achab Denis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Denis.
Denis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawk tries to clinch up.#T2#
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Denis throws a poor cross that misses
and Denis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denis throws out the jab.
Denis throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denis misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
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 throws a leg kick
and Denis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denis just misses with a punch to the body.
Denis throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a hook but Denis avoids it easily.#T3#
Denis throws an off balance right hand
and Denis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denis misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hawk throws a low kick but Denis avoids it.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Denis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denis slips under a jab.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk throws a body punch but Denis moves out of range. #CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Denis. #T4#
Denis working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Achab Denis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Denis lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denis working aggressively here.
#TD#
Hawk pulls guard.
Denis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hawk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Denis escapes and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hawk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Hawk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denis's back!
Hawk misses with punches from the back.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Achab Denis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Denis defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Denis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Denis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Denis's legs.
Denis checks a leg kick.
Denis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Denis throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Denis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Denis counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Denis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Denis responds with a good body kick, but Hawk manages to step out the way in time.
Denis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Denis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Denis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Denis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
Denis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Hawk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces Denis off the cage and back into range.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Denis throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Denis moves his leg out of the way.
Hawk jabs Denis right on the nose. Denis blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Denis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Denis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denis.
Denis takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denis's calf.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Denis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Hawk motions for Denis to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denis misses with a few strikes there.
Denis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab. #T4#
Denis lands a head shot.
Denis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denis throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Denis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lunges at Denis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denis's hand.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Denis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Achab Denis just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Achab Denis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denis counters with a stiff right hand.
Denis tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it.
Denis blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Denis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk backing away here, and Denis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Denis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Denis eats them both and turns towards Hawk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hawk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denis.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Denis moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Denis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Denis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hawk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denis! But no joy.
Denis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Denis's ribs.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
Denis misses the jab.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Denis just manages to avoid it.
Denis looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Hawk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denis! But no joy.
Hawk thows a leg kick but Denis checks it
and Denis counters with a straight right hand.
Denis misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denis walks into a left hand.
Denis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denis misses with a hook.
Denis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.#T3#
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Denis's leg but Denis calmly moves out of range.
Denis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Denis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Denis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawk throws a hook but Denis blocks it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Denis sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Denis misses.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Denis moved away.
Denis lands with a cross.
Denis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Denis.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Denis cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
You can see that Denis has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denis tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Achab Denis's cut even more.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Denis. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Denis.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk had his way with Achab Denis in that round.
The cut man is working on Achab Denis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denis's head backwards.
Denis lands a right hook to the body.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Denis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Denis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Denis misses with a head kick.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Denis unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Denis is just out of range.
Denis throws a big counter head kick but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Hawk misses with a low kick as Denis jumps back.
Denis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Denis is out of range.
Denis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk thows a leg kick but Denis checks it
and Denis counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Denis #TD#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawk working Denis over with strikes.
Denis is concentrating on defense, preventing Hawk from advancing position.
Denis tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.#T2#
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Denis's temple.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk wants to pass to mount but Denis is defending the position.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denis is looking to improve his position.
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk is nestled in close to Denis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawk works his way into full mount!
Hawk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hawk with the ground and pound from mount.
Hawk looking to ground and pound but Denis is blocking nicely.
Denis tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk throwing strikes but Denis recovers to half guard. A much better position. #T4#
Hawk looks to land a strike but Denis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk postures up in Denis's guard and throws a big left but Denis blocks it.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk passes Denis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Denis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but Denis defending well. #SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Hawk made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Hero.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Hero moved away.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hero's head backwards.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 motions for Hero to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Hero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Hero throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Hero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero blocks a jab.
Hero throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.#T2#
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Hero.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk catches Hero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hero's knee momentarily.
Hawk slips under a jab from Hero.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Hero counters with a left to the body.
Hawk with a jab.
Hawk motions for Hero to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hero throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hero throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hero tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hero.
Hero throws a one two combo.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Hero.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hero catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Hero tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hero throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk cracks the inside of Hero's front leg.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hero tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range. #T1#
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero misses with a left hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hero throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hero lands a high kick!
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hero throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Hero is out of range. #T2#
Hero misses the jab.
Hero misses with a body shot.
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 lands a jab.#CL2#
Hero closes the distance and clinches.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hawk. #BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hero.
Hawk misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hero misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
#T3#
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Hero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hero tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
A big left from Hero misses.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hero just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hero drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Hero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero lands a jab to the nose.
Hero checks a leg kick.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Hero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hero seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hero.
Hawk gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
Hero moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hero tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Hero manages to avoid the attempt.
Hero throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk pushes Hero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
A shot in the inside from Hawk. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero lands a body shot.
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hero misses. #T1#
Hawk throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Hero counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Hero was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Hero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hero falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hero throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Hero ducks straight into an uppercut from Hawk and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hero manages to regain guard straight away.
#T3#
Hawk is pushing down on Hero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hero is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawk controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hero is out! Hawk gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawk. #ES2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#CUT#
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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Event:
OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Denis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denis throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Denis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Denis avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Denis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Denis, as that shot connected.
Denis loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Denis moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Denis moves his leg out of the way.
Achab Denis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Denis counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Denis misses.
Denis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Denis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Achab Denis has been cut.
Denis throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Denis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denis's head.#KD#
Denis cracks Hawk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hawk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Denis finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Hawk has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Denis.
#T2#
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Denis tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away.
Hawk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denis is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Denis circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Denis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denis looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Denis blocks it well.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Denis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Denis moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
It looked like Denis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Denis loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Denis counters with a right hand to the body.
Denis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
That kick from Hawk tenderised Denis's leg. Denis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denis throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Denis lands a jab to the head.
Denis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denis throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Hawk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Denis to the ground. Hawk is now in Denis's guard.
Hawk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawk throws a strike but Denis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denis won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hawk working for a triangle but Denis defends it easily.
Denis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
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. #REVB#
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denis defending well though.
Denis is controlling Hawk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Denis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
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 Achab Denis will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Denis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk throws a front kick that sends Denis stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk tries to move into range but Denis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Hawk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis slips under a jab from Hawk.
Denis lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Denis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denis scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denis is looking to counter punch.
Denis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Denis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Achab Denis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denis's sensitive parts.
Denis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denis but Denis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denis. Denis obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denis throws out the jab.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Denis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denis throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Denis gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
Denis throws a counter high kick but Hawk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Denis throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Denis moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk looks to throw a body kick
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Hawk scores with a takedown into Denis's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denis is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Denis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Hawk wants to hit a switch here but Denis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hawk there!
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Denis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hawk trying to get back to full guard but Denis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Denis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achab Denis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Denis moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Denis moved away.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Denis slips the punch.
It looked like Denis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Denis moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Denis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Denis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Denis misses with a left hand
letting Hawk counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Denis had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk defending well as Denis loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.#T2#
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Hawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Denis on his heels. He'll look to pass Denis's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawk is looking to work some ground and pound but Denis has wrist control.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk stands and throws Denis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands some shots froms side control.
Hawk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Denis dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawk working away.
Denis defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hawk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Hawk crashes against the mat.
Hawk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Denis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hawk.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Denis is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk lands a nice forearm strike.
Hawk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denis parries the strikes from Hawk easily there. Hawk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Denis to escape.
Hawk working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hawk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Hawk throws an elbow but Denis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hawk wants to control but Denis is keeping him busy.
Hawk lands an elbow.
Hawk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Denis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawk connects with a decent elbow.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Denis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hawk.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Denis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Denis thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Achab Denis's cut is getting worse.
Denis moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denis moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Denis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Denis walks into a left hand.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Denis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Denis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk lunges at Denis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denis's hand.
Denis slips under a jab.
Denis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Denis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Denis.
Denis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk throws a right and a left that Denis avoids nicely.
It appears Denis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Denis misses with a left hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Hawk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denis tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk lands with a hook. Denis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Denis.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Denis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Denis misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Denis moves out of range of the strikes.
Denis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Denis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Achab Denis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Denis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice cross by Hawk.#T4#
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Denis. That did some damage!#CL#
Denis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Denis defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denis throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Denis only half commits.
Hawk defending well as Denis loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Denis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk feints and then cracks Denis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denis down.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denis.
Denis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Denis looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk cracks Denis with a good jab.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawk just manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Denis's knee but Denis avoids it well.
Denis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Denis misses with a body punch
and Denis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk shoots and misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Denis.
Hawk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Denis is out of range. #CL#
Denis moves into the clinch.
Denis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denis lands an elbow just above Hawk 's eye.
Denis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Denis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk lands with a hook. Denis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denis thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.#T2#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Denis.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Denis is looking for a counter combo.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denis. Denis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Denis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hawk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denis uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for subs off his back but Denis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thomas Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Denis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hawk manages to get to full guard.
Denis preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denis defends well.#SUB2#
Denis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denis has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Hawk wants to improve his position but instead Denis has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Denis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Denis slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Denis has passed into side control.
Hawk regains half guard there - taking advantage of Denis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hawk.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Hawk thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
OFC 314: Jah vs Wyatt II
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
Centurion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk looks for the body kick but Centurion saw that one coming.
Hawk blocks a leg kick.
Hawk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Centurion napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Centurion sneaks out the side door and pushes Hawk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hawk looks for the body kick but Centurion saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centurion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Centurion as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Good exchange - Centurion coming out on top.#T1#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Centurion is out of range.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
Centurion connects with the punch.
Centurion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Centurion swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Centurion misses the jab.
Carlos Centurion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centurion slips under a jab from Hawk.
Centurion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Centurion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Centurion tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Centurion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Centurion.
Centurion scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Centurion moves away and avoids it.
Hawk with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Centurion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Centurion.
Centurion throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Centurion connects with the punch.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Centurion is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centurion.
A swing and a miss from Centurion.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Centurion. #T3#
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Centurion lands the left hand.
Centurion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawk on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Centurion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Centurion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Centurion counters with a left to the body.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Centurion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
A shot to the body from Centurion misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Centurion misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Centurion with a jab.#T4#
Hawk throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Centurion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Centurion off balance momentarily.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Centurion is out of range.
Centurion scores with a jab.
Centurion misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Centurion lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Centurion misses the target.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Centurion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Hawk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Centurion defends well and Hawk ends up having to push Centurion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Centurion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Centurion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centurion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Centurion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Centurion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Hawk gets a double leg takedown into Centurion's guard.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Centurion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Hawk landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Centurion wants to improve his position but instead Hawk has moved into half guard.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centurion's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Carlos Centurion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Centurion controlling the position well.
Hawk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Centurion's head.
Hawk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
Carlos Centurion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Centurion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk lands a body shot.
A low kick from Wowie misses #CL2#
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Hawk prevents Wowie from breaking the clinch.
Hawk is working Wowie over against the cage.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Wowie back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wowie.
Good body shot from Hawk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Wowie is breathing heavily.
Hawk tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Hawk jumps guard and drags Wowie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hawk is trying to keep Wowie in close.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wowie's guard. #REVB##T1#
Hawk postures up in Wowie's guard and throws a big left but Wowie blocks it.
Hawk is in close to Wowie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawk trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wowie is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Wowie's brow.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Hawk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wowie is keeping the position for now.
Hawk landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawk works over Wowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk distracts Wowie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
Hawk forces his way into half guard.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wowie defending well though. #T3#
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wowie's head.
Wowie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Wowie is rocked!
Hawk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Wowie is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hawk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Wowie from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hawk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthews is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matthews knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Hawk throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Hawk drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk prevents Matthews from standing back up.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk lands a big elbow - Matthews is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dall slips a straight right by Hawk.
Dall tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Wykyd Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Hawk shrugs it off though.
Jab by Dall.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Dall slips under a jab.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Hawk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice jab there from Dall.
Dall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawk defends well and Dall ends up having to push Hawk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawk is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Dall is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dall moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hawk.
Hawk is not content to let Dall control the position. #SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
Dall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hawk!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wykyd Dall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Dall is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Dall throws a low kick but Hawk moves out of range easily.
Dall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dall defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Dall.
#CL2#
Dall clinches.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk. #CUT#
It looks like Wykyd Dall has been cut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Dall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Dall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Dall.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawk will feel that in the morning.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall slips under a jab from Hawk.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Hawk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Hawk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall 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 Hawk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Dall takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses the body punch
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Hawk misses the jab.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.#T4#
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Dall catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Dall misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall throws a combination that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wykyd Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wykyd Dall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.#T1#
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Dall keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
As Dall tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Dall manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wykyd Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk misses the jab.
Dall slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wykyd Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Dall throws a head kick that Hawk semi-blocks.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawk.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it. #T4#
Hawk throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
Hawk manages to get back to half guard.
Hawk has a hand on Dall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hawk is trying to escape the mount but Dall keeps good control and instead manages to take Hawk's back.
Dall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hawk doesn't escape.
Hawk tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dall controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall doesn't have the hooks in and Hawk manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wykyd Dall.
Well Dall 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wykyd Dall!
Wykyd Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Thomas Hawk was interviewed post fight and said '/face-palm I will be back for you.'.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIX
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Potter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Potter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Potter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Potter moves his leg out of the way.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potter tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk backing away here, and Potter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Potter moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Potter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Potter working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hawk 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.
Potter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potter is aware though and is defending well.
Potter wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Potter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Potter gets to mount! Hawk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hawk taking shots to the head.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Potter landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Hawk tries to reverse the position but Potter maintains control.
Hawk 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.
Potter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawk tries to roll over but Potter keeps him under control.
Potter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Potter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Potter with shots to the head and body - Hawk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Potter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawk looks a forlorn figure.
Potter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
Potter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Potter quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Potter but it's paid off an Hawk is forced to tap! Nice work by Potter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Potter!
In defeat, Thomas Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying '/face-palm I will be back for you.'.
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Event:
OFC 285: Parker vs Hawk II
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Parker cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Parker throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow. #T1#
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hawk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parker can't fight it off and eventually Hawk manages to take the fight to the floor. Parker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard. #REVR#
Hawk 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Parker keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker has momentary wrist control but Hawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
Parker is trying to control but can't.
Hawk wants to advance to full mount but Parker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing.
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 Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Parker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Parker tries to clinch but Hawk moves away
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker lands a head shot.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker. #T1##TD2#
Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard. #ES#
Parker wriggles free and stands up.
Parker lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker with a hook.
Parker slips a straight right by Hawk.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Hawk lands a jab.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Parker jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parker throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Parker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Hawk tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Parker misses the body punch
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Hawk misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Parker digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawk on the side of the head.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker slips under a jab from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker tries to clinch
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
#T2#
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker walks into a jab.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.#CL#
Parker clinches.
Parker gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
#T3#
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands a body shot.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Parker has the dominant position.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hawk. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Parker cracks Hawk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hawk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
Parker drops Hawk with a big left hand! Hawk is injured, injured bad! Parker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his middleweight title!
Peter Parker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying '/face-palm I will be back for you.'.
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Event:
OFC 277: Resistance
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk with a jab.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Hawk was not able to check.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
A head kick by Rutherford misses #TD#
and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutherford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Hawk is having none of it. #ES2#
Rutherford wriggles free and stands up.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Hawk is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Hawk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk slips a jab from Rutherford.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawk's head.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot. #T2##CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Rutherford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawk clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Hawk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rutherford jabs at Hawk's body.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A nice combination there by Hawk.
#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk pushes Rutherford against the cage. Hawk is working some dirty boxing. Hawk pushes off with a quick right hook! Rutherford goes down! Rutherford tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hawk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker misses with a looping right.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Parker working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker working aggressively here.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Parker lands a head shot.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker backing away here, and Hawk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Parker slips a jab from Hawk.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Parker rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hawk can turn it around.
Parker working aggressively here.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Parker works the jab nicely.
Parker moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Parker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Hawk avoids the body shot from Parker.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Hawk backpedaling.
Hawk scores with a jab.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parker moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Thomas Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Parker's head back.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk moves forwards but Parker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parker duly obliges.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Parker takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Hawk throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
A jab lands there for Hawk.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Hawk down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Hawk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Parker jabs at Hawk's body.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
A big right from Parker misses.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Parker moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker misses with a body shot.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker wants to clinch.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk throws a leg kick
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Hawk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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 Peter Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Parker lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk scores with a jab.#T1#
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
Parker blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Parker defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
Hawk cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parker scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker scores with a jab to the head.
Parker misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.#CL#
Parker rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Parker misses with some punches.
Peter Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Parker. #T4#
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Hawk misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Peter Parker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Hawk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Hawk breaks away and moves out of range.
Parker misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Parker wants to clinch but Hawk slips to the side
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Parker misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Parker misses the jab.
Hawk throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut!
Hawk throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Parker throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Hawk feints the counter takedown.
Parker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Parker scores with a jab.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab. #T3#
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Parker cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.#T4#
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it. #CL#
Parker rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Parker working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a right hand. #BC2#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Parker blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
#R5#
Parker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Hawk feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Parker pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.#T1#
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Parker rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Parker lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hawk prevents a body shot from Parker.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Hawk tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
A hook to the body from Parker.
A short left from Parker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Parker.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker retains his middleweight title!
Peter Parker very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Thomas Hawk had this to say: '.Good fight, Champ'.
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OFC 262: Down Under
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Il Sung tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Il Sung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Il Sung swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Il Sung tries for a takedown but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Il Sung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Il Sung.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Il Sung lands a jab to the head.
Il Sung connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Il Sung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Il Sung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Il Sung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Il Sung lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Il Sung misses with a wild body shot.
Il Sung tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Il Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Il Sung is wise to it.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Il Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Il Sung.
Il Sung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk. #BC2#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Il Sung misses the shot to the body.
Il Sung shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Il Sung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Il Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Il Sung 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 Il Sung off to one side.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Il Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Il Sung.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il Sung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Il Sung blocks a jab.
Il Sung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Il Sung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Hawk lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Il Sung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hawk throws a hook but Il Sung avoids it easily.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Il Sung.
Il Sung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Il Sung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung scores with a shot to the body.
Il Sung ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Il Sung attempts a counter takedown but Hawk avoids it well and moves away.
Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Il Sung clinches up against the cage.
Il Sung blocking some punches.
Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Il Sung.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Il Sung.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Il Sung lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il Sung tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Il Sung can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Good body shot from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Il Sung missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Il Sung connects with a body shot.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely.
Il Sung is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Il Sung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk tests Il Sung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Il Sung's shoulder, as Il Sung tries to avoid the shot.
Il Sung takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Il Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Il Sung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Il Sung fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Il Sung lands with a cross.
Il Sung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Il Sung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Il Sung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Il Sung throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Hawk tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Hawk is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range.
Il Sung lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.#TD#
Il Sung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Il Sung showed some decent athleticism there.
Il Sung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Il Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Hawk defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il Sung is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hawk moves into full guard.
Hawk 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.
Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Il Sung is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk looking to control.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Il Sung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Il Sung, into his guard. #REVB#
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Il Sung has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Il Sung.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il Sung is keeping the position for now.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.
Il Sung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Il Sung is having none of it.
Il Sung advances position into side control!#SUB#
Il Sung is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Il Sung is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Il Sung momentarily.
Hawk catches Il Sung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
Hawk is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
Hawk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Il Sung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Il Sung 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.
Hawk advances to half guard. #SUB#
Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk moves into full mount! Il Sung won't be happy about that!
Il Sung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hawk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hawk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Il Sung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk scoring with strikes but Il Sung is staying in there.
Il Sung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk 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.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Il Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hawk is pushing down on Il Sung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Il Sung is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawk prevents Il Sung from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but Il Sung defends it.
Hawk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Il Sung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Il Sung!
Hawk working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Il Sung is rocked!
Thomas Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hawk lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Il Sung! Hawk sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Il Sung and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.
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Event:
OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lockyer throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Lockyer avoids it well.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Lockyer slips the punch.
Lockyer throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Lockyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Lockyer misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawk blocks the leg kick.
Lockyer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lockyer's knee momentarily.
Lockyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Lockyer is wise to it.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockyer misses with a double jab.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Lockyer connects with the punch.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lockyer scores with a jab.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lockyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lockyer moves away.
Lockyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a left hand
enabling Lockyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer strikes.
Lockyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lockyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lockyer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hawk. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.#T2#
Hawk slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Hawk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Lockyer's body. Lockyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Lockyer.
Hawk throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Lockyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lockyer takes one on the button.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Lockyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawk.#T3#
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Hawk moves forwards but Lockyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer backing away here, and Hawk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
Lockyer misses with a straight right.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Lockyer throws a good cross that connects.
Lockyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk jabs Lockyer right on the nose. Lockyer blinks but takes it well.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockyer's head.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Lockyer takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockyer on the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Lockyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lockyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Lockyer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Lockyer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lockyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lockyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lockyer.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lockyer.
Lockyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lockyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lockyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Lockyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lockyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Hawk slips a jab from Lockyer.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.#T1#
Lockyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer throws a low kick but Hawk moves out of range easily.
Lockyer avoids a kick to the body.
Lockyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Lockyer.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lockyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
Lockyer looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Lockyer avoids nicely.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lockyer throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lockyer throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Lockyer lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand. #T2#
Lockyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Lockyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer blocks the body kick.
Hawk moves forwards but Lockyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lockyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lockyer connects with a crisp jab.
Lockyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lockyer scores with a hook.#T3#
A cross from Hawk lands.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Lockyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Lockyer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lockyer is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
Lockyer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a single leg into guard. Lockyer didn't expect that.
Lockyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lockyer pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Lockyer continues to stall.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is keeping the position.
Hawk is pushing down on Lockyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Lockyer defends it.
Hawk moves nicely into side control.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Lockyer defends.
Lockyer dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lockyer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawk connects with a decent elbow.
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 Darren Lockyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lockyer misses with an uppercut.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Lockyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Hawk cracks Lockyer with an open hand slap.
Lockyer with a nice cross.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lockyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Lockyer misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lockyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.#T1#
Lockyer throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Lockyer throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Lockyer only half commits.
Hawk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lockyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockyer throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Lockyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hawk misses. #T2#
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Lockyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lockyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lockyer.
Lockyer defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Lockyer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lockyer scrambles back to his feet.
Lockyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lockyer misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lockyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Lockyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
#T3#
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lockyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Lockyer steps away.
Lockyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lockyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lockyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Lockyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lockyer walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Lockyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockyer throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lockyer.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lockyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawk throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
A jab from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk moves out of range as Lockyer throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Lockyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lockyer takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hawk.
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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Hawk checks a low kick from Dillinger.#TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Dillinger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dillinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillinger's guard. #REVB#
Dillinger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillinger is keeping the position for now.
Dillinger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk being controlled here momentarily.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Dillinger keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hawk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Dillinger gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk tries to bench press Dillinger off him but Dillinger keeps the position. #T3#
Dillinger scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dillinger is working Hawk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hawk tries to buck Dillinger off but Dillinger is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dillinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dillinger lands some shots froms side control.
Dillinger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dillinger working the body and head with strikes.
Dillinger in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dillinger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hawk tries to bench press Dillinger off him but Dillinger keeps the position.
Hawk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillinger off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger is really stuck here.
#T4#
Dillinger covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hawk has the hooks in. Dillinger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dillinger manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hawk is now in side control.
Dillinger is looking to reverse the position.
Dillinger parries the strikes from Hawk easily there. Hawk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dillinger to escape.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillinger keeps working.
Hawk working the head with strikes. #SU2#
Hawk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Dillinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hawk misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Dillinger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a kick to the body.
Dillinger throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dillinger! #T1#
Dillinger is trying to improve his position.
Hawk cracks Dillinger with a big elbow.
Dillinger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Hawk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hawk misses with the ground and pound.
Hawk working the ground and pound but Dillinger is defending the strikes.
Hawk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillinger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillinger trying to control from the bottom.
Dillinger tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Dillinger gets full guard.#T2#
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is fighting to break Dillinger's control of his arms but Dillinger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillinger is adopting a defensive guard.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Dillinger struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Dillinger is defending well.
Dillinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dillinger is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dillinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dillinger wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Dillinger is looking to improve his position but Hawk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawk raining down shots from the mount!
Dillinger can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk throws a push kick but Dillinger slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Dillinger saw that one coming.
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk punishes Dillinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillinger throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Dillinger steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Hawk throws a head kick but Dillinger moves out of range.
It looked like Dillinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dillinger needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Dillinger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Dillinger throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Dillinger only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger scores with a nice body kick.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk connects with the punch.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Dillinger gets a double leg takedown into Hawk's guard.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillinger's guard. #REVB#
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk throws a strike but Dillinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Hawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Dillinger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillinger is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Dillinger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dillinger wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Dillinger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillinger, which made it look bad. #T4#
Dillinger feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillinger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk blocks a leg kick.
Dillinger scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Dillinger.
I think Dillinger 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
A victorious John Dillinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright ya tough son ofa bitch,.Good fight.'.
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Event:
EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atunes is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Atunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Hawk wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk thumps Atunes with a low kick.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Hawk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Hawk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Hawk is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hawk connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk fails with the takedown.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Hawk tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Hawk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Hawk has been cut.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
As Arturo Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright ya tough son ofa bitch,.Good fight.'.
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Event:
EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk digs a good hook to Atunes's body.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
As Hawk backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it. #T1##CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Atunes taking a breather.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Atunes is wise to it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atunes tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Atunes tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hawk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atunes is trying to keep an underhook but Hawk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawk. #T3#
Atunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Atunes, not yet.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Atunes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T4#
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.
Atunes is pulling down on Hawk's head. It's preventing any offense from Hawk, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawk!
Hawk misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Hawk tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Atunes moves out of range as Hawk strikes.#T2#
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Hawk misses
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Atunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Atunes tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Hawk.
#T3#
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Atunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Atunes misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
Atunes throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it. #T2#
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk tries to clinch but Atunes moves away
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.#T3#
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atunes 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Hawk!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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Event:
EVO 271: Kakoullis vs Seia 2
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk defending well as Obliteratii loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obliteratii throws out the jab.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obliteratii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Obliteratii misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obliteratii.
Hawk tries to land a front kick but Obliteratii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Obliteratii.
#CL#
Obliteratii forces Hawk back against the cage and clinches.
Hawk tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Obliteratii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Obliteratii scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Obliteratii's leg. Obliteratii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Obliteratii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Obliteratii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obliteratii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obliteratii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Zeus Obliteratii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obliteratii blocks a jab.
Obliteratii lands a jab to the nose.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Obliteratii is able to avoid easily.
Obliteratii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obliteratii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk throws a front kick that sends Obliteratii stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obliteratii.
Hawk throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range. #T3#
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obliteratii. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Obliteratii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
Obliteratii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hawk wants the takedown. Obliteratii is fighting it off but Hawk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Obliteratii's guard against the cage.#ES#
Obliteratii has his feet on Hawk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obliteratii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Obliteratii lands but Hawk takes it in his stride.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Obliteratii misses its target.
Obliteratii lands with a cross.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obliteratii lands with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obliteratii, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii 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.
#R2#
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Obliteratii moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obliteratii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii connects with a single shot there.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Obliteratii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obliteratii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Obliteratii moved out of range.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
Obliteratii misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obliteratii lands with a right hand.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii is wise to it.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obliteratii throws out the jab.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Obliteratii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses.
Obliteratii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obliteratii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obliteratii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with an outside leg kick.
Obliteratii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hawk tries a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Obliteratii misses the target.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk moves out of range as Obliteratii throws a body kick.
#T3##CL#
Obliteratii clinches with his opponent.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk wants to take the fight to the mat but Obliteratii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Obliteratii lands with a light punch inside.
Obliteratii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Obliteratii swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii trying to land knees to the body.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Obliteratii fails to land. #T4#
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Obliteratii keeps him there for the moment.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obliteratii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hawk can turn it around.
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 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Obliteratii breaks the clinch.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Obliteratii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obliteratii. Obliteratii obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk keeps Obliteratii at a distance using the push kick.
Obliteratii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
Hawk checks a low kick from Obliteratii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Obliteratii is looking for a counter combo.
Obliteratii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obliteratii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Obliteratii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Hawk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obliteratii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawk is defending well for now.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obliteratiis head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Obliteratii circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Obliteratii misses
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obliteratii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk wants to clinch
and Obliteratii counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk cracks Obliteratii with an open hand slap.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obliteratii.
Hawk motions for Obliteratii to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Obliteratii catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obliteratii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Obliteratii scores with a push kick.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obliteratii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawk.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Obliteratii scores with a decent looking hook.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Obliteratii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawk is standing up over Obliteratii. Obliteratii looks to escape but Hawk dives into side control.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk in side control, throwing shots but Obliteratii defends. #T4#
Hawk lands a nice forearm strike.
Hawk scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is getting worse.
Obliteratii taking a bit of punishment here - Hawk scoring with strikes.
Obliteratii is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Obliteratii tries to improve position but can't.
Hawk throws a strike aimed at the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Obliteratii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Obliteratii.
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hawk.
I think Obliteratii 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
Our winner, Zeus Obliteratii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Thomas Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'Alright ya tough son ofa bitch,.Good fight.'.
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Event:
Infinity: Live Wire
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk swings for the body but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Hawk stuns Rottencrotch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rottencrotch throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rottencrotch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Rottencrotch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Rottencrotch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk throws a one two combo.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rottencrotch tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it. #T1#
Rottencrotch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rottencrotch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rottencrotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Hawk is looking to wear down Rottencrotch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rottencrotch. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Rottencrotch blocks the low kick.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk thumps Rottencrotch with a low kick.
Rottencrotch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rottencrotch misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Rottencrotch tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
letting Rottencrotch counter with a right hand.
Hawk misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Rottencrotch moves into the clinch successfully.
Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk works on Rottencrotch's body with a couple of short punches.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch lands a left hand.
#T3#
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk works on Rottencrotch's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Hawk.
#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Rottencrotch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rottencrotch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rottencrotch scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Rottencrotch misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Rottencrotch dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!#TD#
Hawk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rottencrotch is trying to defend but Hawk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rottencrotch throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Rottencrotch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rottencrotch to score with a decent uppercut.
Rottencrotch throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rottencrotch moves away.
Rottencrotch lands a head shot.#T1#
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses
and Hawk counters with a two punch combo.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Hawk counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Rottencrotch down! Hawk is looking to finish but Rottencrotch is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Rottencrotch is rocked!
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rottencrotch is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk forces his way into half guard.
Hawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk lands a big elbow - Rottencrotch is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Hawk gave a mention to Lion Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Infinity; Pulveriser
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rottencrotch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rottencrotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a leg kick.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rottencrotch. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Rottencrotch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Rottencrotch misses.
Hawk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Hawk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Rottencrotch keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Rottencrotch missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rottencrotch lands a jab.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hawk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rottencrotch circles away.#CL#
Hawk pushes Rottencrotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
A frustrated look appears on Hawk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Rottencrotch keeps him there for the moment.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rottencrotch.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rottencrotch back against the cage.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hawk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rottencrotch can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk throws a low kick but Rottencrotch avoids it.
Rottencrotch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk jabs Rottencrotch right on the nose. Rottencrotch blinks but takes it well.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rottencrotch manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.#T3#
Rottencrotch jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Rottencrotch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.#CL#
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rottencrotch, pushing him back against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rottencrotch tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk tries to break free but Rottencrotch pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rottencrotch moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Rottencrotch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rottencrotch tried to score with a low kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk moves out of range as Rottencrotch throws a body kick.
#T4#
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Rottencrotch counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Rottencrotch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rottencrotch checks it well.
A jab from Rottencrotch misses.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Rottencrotch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rottencrotch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rottencrotch.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Rottencrotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Rottencrotch gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rottencrotch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a good low kick that Hawk was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rottencrotch. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rottencrotch is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Hawk throws a push kick but Rottencrotch slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Rottencrotch tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rottencrotch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch motions for Hawk to come forward. Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rottencrotch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range.
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!
Rottencrotch drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch checks a low kick from Hawk.
Rottencrotch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Rottencrotch tried to score with a low kick but Hawk checks it.
Rottencrotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch misses with a body kick.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Rottencrotch slips a straight right by Hawk.
A head kick misses from Rottencrotch.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Rottencrotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rottencrotch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rottencrotch throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rottencrotch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk throws a head kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rottencrotch lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rottencrotch or not.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Rottencrotch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rottencrotch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rottencrotch can pounce on him.
Rottencrotch lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk cracks Rottencrotch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rottencrotch but Rottencrotch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rottencrotch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Rottencrotch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk clobbers Rottencrotch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawk throws a right hand that Rottencrotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rottencrotch also avoids with ease.
Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Rottencrotch misses with a leg kick.
Rottencrotch slips under a jab.
Rottencrotch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawk's calf.
A big left from Hawk misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Rottencrotch ducks down to avoid it.
Rottencrotch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk is looking to slow Rottencrotch down with leg kicks.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##CL#
Rottencrotch gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Rottencrotch has him pressed against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike.
Rottencrotch lands with a left to the head.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rottencrotch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Hawk.#T2#
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.
Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rottencrotch wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk connects with a jab.
A low kick from Rottencrotch is predictable there
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Rottencrotch lands a nice looking body shot.
Rottencrotch defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
Rottencrotch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Hawk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
A short uppercut from Rottencrotch.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Rottencrotch lands a body shot.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch. #T4#
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to break free but Rottencrotch pushes him back against the cage.
Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
Rottencrotch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A short left from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rottencrotch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Rottencrotch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rottencrotch. Rottencrotch obviously looking to wear him down.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rottencrotch tries to sprawl out of it but Hawk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rottencrotch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rottencrotch tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Hawk.
Rottencrotch keeps Hawk at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Rottencrotch's head but Rottencrotch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hawk instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rottencrotch cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rottencrotch blocking some punches.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Rottencrotch avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk cracks Rottencrotch with a nice body shot.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land. #T2#
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Rottencrotch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rottencrotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Rottencrotch swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk gets through Rottencrotch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rottencrotch presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rottencrotch. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Rottencrotch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Rottencrotch scores with a body shot.
Hawk lands a jab.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rottencrotch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rottencrotch throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Rottencrotch slips the punch.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rottencrotch. That did some damage!#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rottencrotch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rottencrotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Rottencrotch darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Rottencrotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
Rottencrotch scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mary Jane Rottencrotch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rottencrotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Rottencrotch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk lunges at Rottencrotch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rottencrotch's hand.
Rottencrotch throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Rottencrotch saw that one coming.
And Rottencrotch responds with a good body kick, but Hawk manages to step out the way in time.
Rottencrotch throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Hawk swings for the body but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.#CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk blocking some punches.
#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rottencrotch is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rottencrotch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rottencrotch checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rottencrotch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Rottencrotch is out of range.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Rottencrotch coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rottencrotch blocks the body kick.
Rottencrotch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rottencrotch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rottencrotch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Rottencrotch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.#T3#
Rottencrotch thows a body kick. Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawk fails with the takedown
and Rottencrotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rottencrotch on the side of the head.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rottencrotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Rottencrotch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk checks a low kick from Rottencrotch.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Rottencrotch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rottencrotch slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Rottencrotch.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch tries to counter with a clinch but Hawk shakes him off and moves away.
Hawk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rottencrotch at a distance.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Rottencrotch thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.#CL#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Rottencrotch in a clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rottencrotch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Hawk.
I think Rottencrotch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
An out of breath Mary Jane Rottencrotch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Thomas Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'I give respect to my opponent this evening. YOU should expect to see me again.'.
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Event:
Infinity: Sudden Impact
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Sanders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Sanders lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
Sanders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanders scrambles back to his feet.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Sanders tries to sprawl but Hawk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawk throwing shots but Sanders is blocking nicely.
Sanders tries to kick Hawk off but Hawk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Sanders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanders's head.
Hawk thows a huge punch but Sanders dodges it nicely.
Sanders is looking to escape.
Hawk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Sanders's temple.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Hawk trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Hawk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hawk working Sanders over with strikes here.
Hawk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hawk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanders's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hawk lands a big shot there that rocks Sanders but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hawk cracks Sanders with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 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 Lion Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Datsik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Datsik as he checks the leg kick.
Datsik throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Hawk.#CUT#
It looks like Dante Datsik has been cut.
Datsik throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Datsik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
Datsik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Datsik tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Datsik saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
#T1#
Datsik slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk tests Datsik's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Datsik is rocked!
Hawk steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Datsik is out on his feet! Hawk sets himself and nearly takes Datsik's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring HERITAGE! (message for laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Infinity: Gods of Pain
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hawk is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
Hawk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Belfort is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hawk clobbers Belfort with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Hawk throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belfort misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a low kick as Belfort jumps back.
Belfort doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
Jordan Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Hawk looking to score a takedown here. Belfort is defending well but Hawk drives through and ends up in Belfort's guard.
Belfort seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Belfort kicks Hawk off and gets to his feet.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Belfort goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Belfort sets himself, and Hawk steps forward looking for the clinch! Belfort avoids it this time.
Belfort needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Belfort there.#T1#
Hawk throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort checks a low kick from Hawk.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Belfort moves away and avoids it.
Belfort looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Belfort's shoulder, as Belfort tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Belfort gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belfort misses with some punches.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Belfort blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Belfort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belfort tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Nice body punch from Belfort - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Belfort breaks the clinch.
Jordan Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Belfort lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Belfort looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawk swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Hawk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Belfort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land. #T3#
Belfort is trying to break free.
Belfort working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Belfort.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Belfort.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Belfort manages to break the clinch.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belfort to score with a decent uppercut.
Belfort throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes that sends Belfort to the canvas! Hawk follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#
Belfort is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Oh Belfort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk gets to his feet and stands over Belfort, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Belfort felt that one! Hawk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Belfort from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Thomas Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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