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Event:
DARE VEGAS
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hawk rushes Huntter and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Huntter.
Huntter throws a head punch that misses.
Huntter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huntter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Huntter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huntter prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huntter.
Huntter is struggling to control the position.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huntter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huntter working aggressively here.
Huntter scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Huntter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Huntter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Huntter misses with the head strike.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk is trying to break the clinch but Huntter is controlling him.#T1#
Huntter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huntter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huntter gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Huntter after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Huntter gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk tries to stall but Huntter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawk tries to work over Huntter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huntter has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Huntter has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huntter.
Huntter scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
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 Huntter.
Hawk tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huntter managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk letting Huntter take a breather here.
Huntter working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk can't get the takedown.
Huntter scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huntter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Huntter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Hawk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Huntter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawk wants to control but Huntter is keeping busy.
Huntter trying to get back to his feet but Hawk is in full control for now.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Huntter prevents Hawk from getting a body triangle.
Huntter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Hawk is really struggling to control Huntter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hawk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Huntter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hawk's arms.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawk working for a choke but Huntter is defending well.
Huntter trying to get back to his feet but Hawk is in full control for now. #T4##SUB#
Hawk has got one arm under Huntter's chin. This could be trouble... Huntter trying to control the other hand but Hawk gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Huntter has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trump's waist but Trump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Nice uppercut lands for Trump. That snapped Hawk's head back.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Trump's guard.#SUB2#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Hawk being controlled here momentarily.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawk trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trump keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Trump 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Hawk trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trump is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trump has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Trump.
Trump postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trump scoring with punches from side control.
Hawk defending against the ground and pound.
Hawk is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Trump trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Trump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Trump looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Trump working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Trump controls the position from side control.
Hawk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawk is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trump is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawk's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trump landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump 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#
Trump lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Trump misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Trump misses the jab.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Trump avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Trump throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Trump scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Hillary Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump scores with a jab.
Trump 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.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trump works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trump throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Trump scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trump cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump connects with a right that clearly hurt Hawk. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Trump proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hawk collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hillary Trump!
A victorious Hillary Trump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lincoln Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bushiri is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Bushiri.#CL#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Bushiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Bushiri cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Bushiri manages to get underhooks.
Bushiri gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Bushiri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shepherd Bushiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hawk.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bushiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bushiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Bushiri lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Bushiri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bushiri.
Hawk wants a takedown.
Hawk is trying to drag Bushiri to the mat but Bushiri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk looks winded!
Bushiri is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Bushiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Bushiri lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
A short body shot lands from Bushiri as the two fighters clinch.
Bushiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bushiri.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bushiri works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Bushiri scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bushiri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bushiri.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
A nice left hand lands by Bushiri.
#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushiri finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bushiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a big right hand that drops Hawk! The killer instinct kicks in and Bushiri finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bushiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri retains his bantamweight title!
Shepherd Bushiri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lincoln Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Squarepants counters with a two punch combo.
Squarepants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.#CL#
Hawk clinches.
Squarepants prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Squarepants is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squarepants stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Squarepants is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hawk has clasped his hands together around Squarepants's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Hawk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Squarepants tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Squarepants seems a little lost for a moment, as Hawk dominates the positioning.
Squarepants tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Squarepants is defending well.
Squarepants tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hawk takes a little break here. Squarepants wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawk working away.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Squarepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Squarepants is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk staying calm.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Squarepants is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Squarepants is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Squarepants's face as Hawk controls the position.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Squarepants is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Squarepants has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hawk but great work by Squarepants.
Hawk can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Squarepants tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk tries to buck Squarepants off but Squarepants is having none of it.#T4#
Hawk regains half guard.
Squarepants missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Squarepants prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squarepants with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawk working to try and regain half guard.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Hawk has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Squarepants forces Hawk back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Squidward Squarepants is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squarepants 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 Squarepants off to one side.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Squarepants is quick to defend against it.
Squarepants tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Squarepants fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants wants to clinch but Hawk slips to the side#TD#
so Hawk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Squarepants is wriggling around but Hawk manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Squarepants is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Squarepants moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Squarepants's guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Squarepants won't allow Hawk to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squarepants is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Squarepants punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawk is keen to just control but Squarepants is a slippery customer.
Hawk moves nicely into side control.
Squarepants is not content to let Hawk control the position. #SUB#
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Squarepants is not content to let Hawk control the position. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Squarepants has escaped the position, nice work there.
Squarepants tries to buck Hawk off but Hawk is having none of it.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Squarepants is defending well.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Squarepants keeps working.
Hawk laying and praying for a moment but Squarepants takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Hawk trying to control the pace.
Squarepants is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Squarepants has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hawk trying to control but Squarepants is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Squarepants is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Squarepants has given up his back.
#SUB#
Hawk is persistently looking for the submission but Squarepants is defending it well.
Squarepants turns into Hawk and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk has his hands on Squarepants's head, controlling the position.
Squarepants wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Squarepants moves away.
Squarepants keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws a body punch but Squarepants moves out of range. #TD#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Squarepants manages to get to full guard.
Squarepants keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Squarepants has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Squarepants can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Squarepants is in trouble now - Hawk has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Hawk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hawk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Squarepants defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hawk.
Squarepants is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hawk has taken his back.
#T2#
Squarepants trying to control the hands but Hawk won't let him.
Squarepants tries to roll but Hawk sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Hawk tightening his grip on Squarepants, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Squarepants right now.
Hawk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Squarepants trying to get back to his feet but Hawk is in full control for now. #T3#
Hawk is not going to allow Squarepants to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hawk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Squarepants defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Squarepants is keeping busy.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Squarepants can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hawk is persistently looking for the submission but Squarepants is defending it well.
Squarepants is really stuck here.
#T4#
Hawk trying to control.
Squarepants tries to roll but Hawk sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Squarepants knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Squarepants for a finish.
Squarepants trying to control the position but Hawk manages to sink in the hooks.
Hawk wants to control but Squarepants manages to buck him off and is now in Hawk's guard! Nice work there by Squarepants!
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Squarepants from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk managing to control the position.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squarepants is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Hawk!
A victorious Lincoln Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lincoln Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
Carnage 42
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk prevents Temirov from breaking the clinch.
Temirov gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk is pushing Temirov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
Temirov stops a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Temirov manages to break the clinch.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Hawk closes the distance but Temirov moves to the side
and Temirov counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Temirov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hawk! Temirov continues to tee off on Hawk, landing with a left and a right! Temirov connects with a right hand that leaves Hawk sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Temirov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ruslan Temirov!
An out of breath Ruslan Temirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lincoln Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Lincoln Hawk. Hawk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winner Takes It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Pancake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pancake to the mat. Pancake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Hawk
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk managing to control the position.
Pancake stays in close to Hawk's body and controls the position.
Pancake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pancake postures 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.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Pancake wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Pancake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Pancake keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk is letting Pancake control him for a moment.
Pancake works to advance to full mount. Hawk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Hawk holds on for dear life.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake 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 wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake 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. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Pancake prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk trying to control but Pancake postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is thwarting Hawk's attempts to control the position.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Hawk
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking to improve position, pressing down on Pancake's thigh with his hand. Pancake seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hawk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hawk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pancake picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Durand throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durand.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Hawk lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawk manages to circle out of the way.
Durand throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Durand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durand tries to get out of the position.
Hawk passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Hawk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hawk moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Hawk is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Hawk has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Durand is in real trouble here. Hawk gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Durand is tapping out! Hawk wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Belval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Belval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Belval.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belval misses with a body shot.
Hawk with the counter takedown but Belval avoids it easily.
Belval with a nice cross.
Belval tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Belval.
Vayle Belval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hawk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Belval is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Belval to the mat. Belval regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Belval wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hawk performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Hawk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belval knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Let's hope that Hawk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Belval is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Belval won't allow it.
Belval is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like Hawk 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belval is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk stalls.
Belval avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Belval is out of range.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Belval cracks Hawk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belval throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk 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.
Belval staying out of range there.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.#T1#
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Vayle Belval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lincoln Hawk.
Belval missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Belval pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vayle Belval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belval misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Belval is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hawk shoots in but Belval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Belval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Belval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belval works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Belval circles away and keeps his distance.
Belval is looking to counter punch.
Belval looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Belval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belval clobbers Hawk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawk tries to bum rush Belval with a series of wild strikes but Belval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belval appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Belval gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage. #CL2#
Belval tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belval.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belval working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk has Belval pressed against the cage.
Belval gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk prevents Belval from breaking the clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Hawk has hold of one of Belval's legs. Belval is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belval's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawk trying to control the action but Belval is working from the bottom.
Belval is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vayle Belval 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Belval loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Belval.
Belval swinging wildly here.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Belval's shoulder, as Belval tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Belval saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Belval counter with a right hand.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Belval there.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Belval counters with a nice uppercut.
Belval connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Belval finish him?
Belval throws an overhand right that drops Hawk like a sack of potatoes! Belval dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vayle Belval!
After winning the bout, Vayle Belval thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lincoln Hawk had this to say: 'Stellllla!'.
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Maher is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk passes to side control. #SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maher is trying to improve his position.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position. #T2#
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maher seems a little lost for a moment, as Hawk dominates the positioning.
Maher told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk takes a little break here. Maher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Maher tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Hawk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maher will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maher sneaks back into half guard.
Maher won't allow Hawk to pass to mount. #T4#
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawk controlling the action here.
Hawk prevents Maher from improving his position.
Hawk is just content to waste time from the top position. Maher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maher wants to clinch up but Hawk keeps it at a distance.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maher lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Maher misses #TD#
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hawk trying to control the action but Maher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is really struggling to control Maher but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
Maher is not content to let Hawk control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maher trying to remain calm as Hawk controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to control the action but Maher is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maher has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
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.
Hawk controlling the position.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Maher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3##SUB#
Hawk has hold of Maher's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maher tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hawk cranks the arm and Maher screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maher, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lincoln Hawk!
A victorious Lincoln Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo and Lincoln Hawk. Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Silent Lucidity. Hawk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Winner Takes It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hawk has Crespo up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk has Crespo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crespo tumbling to the mat - Hawk dives into Crespo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (0) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crespo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hawk frees his head nicely. Oh but Crespo has switched to an armbar! Hawk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aldo Crespo!
During a confident post fight interview, Aldo Crespo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Waylon Joy and Lincoln Hawk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hawk's choice of entrance music: Winner Takes It All. Waylon Joy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Waylon Joy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Joy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joy (2) vs (0) Hawk
Joy 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. Joy eventually gives up the hold.
Hawk is pressing down on Joy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joy (2) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk keeps trying to improve his position.
Joy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawk passes into half guard.
Joy actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk not doing much here.
Joy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joy tries to get out of the position.
Hawk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joy wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joy wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but Joy defending well.
Hawk passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joy (2) vs (5) Hawk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Hawk.
Hawk looking to control but Joy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Hawk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joy is looking to escape.
Hawk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joy wants to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk controlling the pace for now.
Hawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joy can't escape the position.
Hawk controlling his opponent.
Hawk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joy (4) vs (5) Hawk
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk pulls Joy in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hawk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joy (4) vs (7) Hawk
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Joy is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joy is keeping the position for now.
Hawk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joy's guard.
Hawk trying to control from half guard but Joy is working away.
Joy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Hawk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Joy (4) vs (10) Hawk
Hawk controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to control but Joy wriggling away.
Joy is trying to escape the mount.
Hawk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joy is squirming around, avoiding Hawk's attempts to control the action.
Hawk avoids the attempt from Joy to control.
Hawk wants to control the pace but Joy is squirming around nicely.
Hawk controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk wants to control but instead Joy manages to regain half guard.
Hawk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joy! Score +3 for passing guard: Joy (4) vs (13) Hawk
Hawk controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Joy wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joy is looking to escape.
Hawk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawk swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Joy is now in Hawk's guard. A big mistake from Hawk there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joy (6) vs (13) Hawk
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Joy controlling him for the moment.
Hawk seems keen to control Joy's posture.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Joy from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk pulls Joy in close to prevent any damage.
Joy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk wins on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Lincoln 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 13 (135lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lincoln Hawk and Joe Bradley. Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Winner Takes It All. Bradley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by rocky road to dublin. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lincoln Hawk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bradley leaves Hawk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bradley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley gets caught flat footed, as Hawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hawk (2) vs (0) Bradley
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Bradley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradley manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Bradley's guard.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk advances to half guard.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Bradley defends the submission attempt.
Hawk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradley defends it well.
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Bradley is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bradley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk not doing much here.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Bradley won't allow it.
Hawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hawk is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawk to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawk is looking for a kimura but Bradley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawk to get the leverage.
Hawk content to control rather than advance.
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawk trying to mount his opponent but Bradley defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Bradley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Hawk slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Bradley is defending well.
Bradley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hawk manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hawk (5) vs (0) Bradley
Hawk controlling from the full mount.
Hawk is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bradley is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bradley flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hawk anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bradley and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hawk slips an arm under Bradley chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hawk has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hawk is squeezing on Bradley like an anaconda would it's prey. Bradley fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hawk!
Lincoln Hawk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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