Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Hawk.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawk! Smith lets Hawk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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 thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Smith 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 Smith finish him? #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Hawk to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Hawk with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hawk has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
Our winner, Kenny Smith, 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.
Ethan Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2025

#R1#
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a right hand that Cailean ducks under and follows up with a left that Cailean also avoids with ease.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean scores with a one two! Hawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hawk lands a head kick!
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cailean tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Cailean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Cailean lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Cailean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cailean misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Cailean pushes him off.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hawk forces Cailean back against the cage and clinches.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cailean is able to avoid easily.
Cailean thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a combination
and Cailean counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Cailean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Cailean blocks the low kick.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good work by Cailean as he checks the leg kick.
Cailean scores with a head kick.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Cailean scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cailean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawk's head.
A head kick misses from Cailean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawk!
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Hawk lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk misses the jab.#T1#
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Hawk misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Cailean does it's job there.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Hawk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Cailean.
Hawk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Cailean connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Cailean takes one on the button.
Cailean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cailean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Hawk misses with a hook
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk connects with a body shot.
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 misses with a body shot.
Cailean connects with a looping right hand.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Hawk shrugs it off.
Cailean throws a one two combo.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawk!
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caileans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Cailean. That snapped Hawk's head back.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
Cailean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cailean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean throws a good cross that connects.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cailean counters with a huge left! Hawk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cailean isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hawk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cailean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Porfirigo moves his leg out of the way.
Porfirigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk swings for the body but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Porfirigo counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Porfirigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Porfirigo moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Porfirigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a hook. Porfirigo ducked under it nicely.
Hawk works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Porfirigo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into 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!
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hawk to get to his feet. #TD2#
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Porfirigo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Porfirigo wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Porfirigo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawk!
Porfirigo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porfirigo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Porfirigo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawk is looking to escape. #T2#
Porfirigo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porfirigo checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a jab when Porfirigo was well out of range.
Hawk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Porfirigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk throws a hook but Porfirigo blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk thows a body kick. Porfirigo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Porfirigo avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Porfirigo rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porfirigo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Porfirigo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
Porfirigo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Porfirigo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Porfirigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Hawk is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Porfirigo on the ground.
Hawk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hawk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hawk misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Porfirigo 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.
Porfirigo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk lands a head kick. Porfirigo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Porfirigo shapes to counter with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Porfirigo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan 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 scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Porfirigo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hawk thows a leg kick but Porfirigo checks it #CL2#
and Porfirigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Porfirigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Porfirigo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
Porfirigo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SU2#
Porfirigo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hawk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Porfirigo blocks a head kick by Hawk. #TD2#
Hawk gets caught napping as Porfirigo dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porfirigo is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing Porfirigo from standing up.
Porfirigo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porfirigo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porfirigo throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Porfirigo is pulling down on Hawk's head. It's preventing any offense from Hawk, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Porfirigo wants to stand but Hawk is controlling the position.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Hawk in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Porfirigo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porfirigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Porfirigo trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Porfirigo throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Porfirigo has control of Hawk's left arm, preventing Hawk from doing any damage.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Porfirigo.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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 with a nice cross.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Hawk misses #TD2#
and Porfirigo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawk's guard.
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawk is looking to stand up but Porfirigo isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Porfirigo is still trying to improve position.
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porfirigo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Porfirigo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Porfirigo wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porfirigo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tayaen Porfirigo.
I think Porfirigo 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C355: Marley vs Shida III
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Alaska's defenses.
Alaska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Alaska is out of range.
Alaska lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alaska throws out a powerful jab.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Alaska connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Alaska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHawk.
Alaska walks into a jab.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alaska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.#T1#
Alaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Alaska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Alaska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alaska jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alaska avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Alaska jabs at Hawk's body.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Alaska moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Alaska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Alaska's knee but Alaska avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Alaska avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Alaska is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Alaska misses its target.
Hawk takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Alaska takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Alaska avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a fast counter high kick but Alaska manages to duck under it in time.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Alaska scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alaska defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Alaska jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Donk. Alaska catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Alaska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Alaska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk scores with a head kick.
Hawk scores with a head kick. Alaska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alaska scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk looks winded!
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hawk avoids the body shot from Alaska.
A lazy left from Alaska finds it's target.
Alaska's corner calls for a 1-2. Alaska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Alaska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Alaska moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Alaska with a hook.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
Alaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHawk.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richie Alaska is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk. #T1#
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawk's head.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk throws a head kick that half lands.
Alaska lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Alaska swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Alaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Alaska avoids nicely.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alaska counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Alaska blocks the body kick.
Alaska blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Alaska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by Alaska.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Alaska moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Alaska connects with the punch.
Alaska throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Alaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Alaska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Alaska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alaska staying out of range there.#T3#
Alaska lands a jab to the head.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawk takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Alaska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alaska punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Alaska stuns Hawk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alaska jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Hawk misses.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Alaska jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk jabs at Alaska's body.
Alaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk jabs Alaska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Alaska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alaska blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Alaska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alaska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Alaska tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Alaska.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.#T1#
Hawk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alaska 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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Alaska counters with a straight right hand.
Alaska 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 avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska lands with a cross.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alaska counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Alaska misses its target.
Alaska connects with a nice looking jab.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska lands an overhand right.
Alaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Alaska works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Alaska swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska slips a straight right by Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Alaska moved out of range.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alaska's head.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Alaska takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Alaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Alaska is out of range.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alaska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Alaska moves out of range easily.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Hawk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaska swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Richie Alaska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alaska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Alaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alaska 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Alaska!
Ethan Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C344: Albatross vs Roberto II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Hawk throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
Silva controls the position.
Hawk is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Hawk regains half guard, as Silva was trying to land strikes.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawk scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silva manages to mount him! #T1#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawk because Silva loaded up on that one.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Hawk is in trouble!
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Hawk manages to avoid easily.
Hawk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva looking to land elbow strikes but Hawk uses the position to regain half guard.
Hawk tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Silva working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva not doing much here.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Hawk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hawk. #T4#
Hawk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Silva 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 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Silva clinches.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawk walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands a jab.
Hawk cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Silva.
It looked like Hawk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Hawk thows a leg kick but Silva checks it #TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T3#
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Hawk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Silva drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hawk follows Silva to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matsuzaka blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a right hand. Hawk shakes it off.
Hawk throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hawk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matsuzaka's head.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
A head kick by Hawk misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka with a jab.
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 ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Matsuzaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Matsuzaka finish him?
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Hawk looks winded!
Matsuzaka scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka connects with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a huge left! Hawk is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matsuzaka isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hawk from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matsuzaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ethan Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kosmanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosmanov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Kosmanov has the dominant position.#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Kosmanov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kosmanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk misses with the combination.
Hawk misses with a body kick.#KD#
Hawk lands a left and a right that send Kosmanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Hawk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kosmanov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hawk follows Kosmanov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Our winner, Ethan 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.

Event: C316: Marley vs Chai
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Mein Armbach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Hawk.
And Mein Armbach tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mein Armbach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawk, who protects the arm well.
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.
Hawk prevents Mein Armbach from improving position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mein Armbach has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Hawk trying to control but Mein Armbach flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach 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 trying to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach has full control of the position and if anything, Hawk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mein Armbach is throwing shots to the body but Hawk manages to wriggle free. Mein Armbach pounces on him again and ends up in Hawk's guard.
Mein Armbach works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Mein Armbach defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mein Armbach with a jab.
Mein Armbach has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawk throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mein Armbach.
Hawk is trying to escape back to his feet but Mein Armbach uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Mein Armbach tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Hawk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
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 tries to work over Mein Armbach's front leg with a kick but Mein Armbach checks it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a single leg into guard. Hawk didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mein Armbach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Hawk misses #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hawk is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
The ground and pound from Mein Armbach seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mein Armbach's guard! Nice work there by Hawk!
Mein Armbach trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach 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 wants to stand and escape but instead Mein Armbach has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Hawk keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
Mein Armbach engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawk trying to strike off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mein Armbach is controlling him.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk wants to stand back up but Mein Armbach manages to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mein Armbach 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
An intense looking Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Hawk thumps Cortes with a low kick.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk lands with a hook. Cortes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Cortes 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 to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Cortes counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a leg kick.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Cortes cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Cortes pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?! #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortes shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hawk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cortes sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hawk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Cortes!
After winning the bout, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hawk tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Wagner tries to keep at a distance but Hawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike from Hawk. #BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.#CL#
Hawk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wagner tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Hawk just leaning against Wagner, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wagner.
Wagner being controlled against the cage.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagner trying to stall but Hawk improves his position.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but Wagner blocks it.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Hawk letting Wagner take a breather here.
Hawk slows down the pace here. #T2#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk has Wagner pressed against the cage.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk avoiding damage.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk keeps control of Wagner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Hawk prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Wagner lands a left hand.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Wagner avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawk.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T4##BC2#
Wagner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wagner throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Wagner in a clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wagner is working Hawk over against the cage.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner keeps the fight on the outside.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner 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 clinch.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagner backwards. #T1#
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk stalling against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Wagner blocking some punches.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Wagner scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagner.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands an elbow inside that Wagner shrugs off.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagner is keeping busy.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner blocks an elbow strike.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagner is keeping busy.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hawk working aggressively here.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wagner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hawk taking a breather.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Wagner looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wagner up against the cage.#T4#
Wagner looking to stall.
Wagner works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wagner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wagner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawk wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
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!#R3##CL#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagner has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner wants to stall.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Wagner tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Hawk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wagner blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Wagner blocking some punches.
Wagner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nice body punch from Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk throws an elbow that misses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner dodges an elbow strike from Hawk.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagner effectively controlling the action here.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk slips under a jab.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Wagner is avoiding it.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Wagner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk darts in trying to clinch
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Hawk checks a low kick from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Konrad Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wagner connects with the punch.
Wagner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Wagner sends Hawk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wagner is motioning to the referee to let Hawk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan 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.

Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick.
The Bouncer sets himself, and Hawk steps forward looking for the clinch! The Bouncer avoids it this time.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer is having none of it. #CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Bouncer backwards.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer misses with a wild combination.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Hawk clinches. #BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
The Bouncer tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Hawk. #BC#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Hawk stalls.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawk has double underhooks.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk wants to stall.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk is stalling here.
Hawk gets through The Bouncer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Bouncer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The Bouncer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The Bouncer managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
A jab from The Bouncer misses. #CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
A bit of stalling here from Hawk.
Hawk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Bouncer gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer. #T1#
Hawk misses with the head strike. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.#CL2#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with The Bouncer.
Ethan Hawk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands an elbow just above The Bouncer 's eye.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Bouncer.
Hawk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Bouncer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Bouncer, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.#T2#
The Bouncer lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#CL2#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk trying to stall but The Bouncer improves his position.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk tries to land a knee to the head but The Bouncer blocks with his arms.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Bouncer.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer. #BC#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hawk pushes The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Hawk has The Bouncer pressed against the cage, preventing The Bouncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawk tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk is looking to control The Bouncer's arms but The Bouncer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk working aggressively here.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hawk throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but The Bouncer is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves away
and The Bouncer counters with an outside leg kick.
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk closes the distance but The Bouncer moves to the side
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.#CL2#
Hawk rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Hawk misses with a knee strike. #BC#
The Bouncer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Bouncer lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged The Bouncer in a clinch.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk stalling. #BC#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#T2##KD#
The Bouncer drops his shoulder and cracks Hawk with a huge uppercut! Hawk goes down! Can The Bouncer finish him? #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
The Bouncer stands up and waves to Hawk to follow him.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bouncer finish him?
The Bouncer finds Hawk's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hawk flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. The Bouncer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hawk will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
Our winner, Benny The Bouncer, 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 Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk misses with the head strike. #TD#
Monkey pulls guard successfully.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monkey holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Monkey prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Hawk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Monkey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hawk has his foot on Monkey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monkey works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Good shot there by Monkey.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.#CL2#
Hawk has closed the distance and engaged Monkey in a clinch.
Hawk lands a right hand.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Monkey tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Monkey. #T4#
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk is looking to control Monkey's arms but Monkey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk letting Monkey take a breather here.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Hawk.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk slows down the pace here.
Monkey pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that 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.#R2#
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawk is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Monkey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Monkey darts in and clinches Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hawk stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monkey as Hawk tries to tie him up.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Monkey tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spider Monkey has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Monkey gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Monkey pulls guard.
Monkey pulls Hawk in to control the position. #T3#
Hawk wants to stand but Monkey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Monkey has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spider Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it. #CL#
Monkey clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it. #CL#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Hawk just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Hawk wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Monkey tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Monkey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Monkey tries to tie him up. #T2#
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually Monkey drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk. #TD#
Monkey drags the fight down to the ground.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Monkey is working hard here to advance position.
Monkey has Hawk pulled in close to control his posture.
Hawk preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hawk is fighting to break Monkey's control of his arms but Monkey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard. #REVR#
Monkey slips nicely into half guard.
Monkey wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monkey prevents Hawk from standing back up. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monkey works his way into side control.
Hawk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Monkey takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
Our winner, Spider Monkey, 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.
Ethan Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Hawk tries to clinch up
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Hawk down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Hawk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.#CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kosmanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosmanov is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kosmanov has his back to the cage.
Hawk is pushing Kosmanov 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kosmanov.
Hawk digs a right hand into Kosmanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kosmanov's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hawk avoiding damage.
Kosmanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break free.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk trying to stall but Kosmanov improves his position.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Kosmanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kosmanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Hawk has control.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Kosmanov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Kosmanov improves position.
Hawk slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Kosmanov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmanov throws a good cross that connects.
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 wants to clinch but Kosmanov slips to the side
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosmanov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kosmanov is keeping busy.#BC#
Kosmanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Ethan Hawk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk presses Kosmanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hawk rushes Kosmanov and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk is struggling to control the position.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk avoiding damage as Kosmanov throws knees to the body. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away. #CL2#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Kosmanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kosmanov slows down the pace here.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk slows down the pace here.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Kosmanov blocking some punches. #T3#
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Kosmanov keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kosmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it.
Kosmanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov is trying to break free.
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov stalling against the cage.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov lands with a left to the head.
Hawk is looking to control Kosmanov's arms but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kosmanov effectively controlling the action here.
Kosmanov is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kosmanov has his back to the cage.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling him.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R3#
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Kosmanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kosmanov defends it well.
Hawk tries to clinch but Kosmanov is having none of it. #CL2#
Hawk closes the distance and pushes Kosmanov back into the cage.
Kosmanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk is trying to stall.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosmanov prevents a body shot from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kosmanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Kosmanov tries to tie him up. #T1#
Hawk lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk pushes Kosmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Kosmanov presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands a left hand.
Hawk misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Hawk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#T2#
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawk gets an underhook and turns Kosmanov into the cage.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Kosmanov's head.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Kosmanov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Kosmanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kosmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hawk clinches.
Kosmanov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kosmanov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kosmanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kosmanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawk as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kosmanov breaks from the clinch.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kosmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kosmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C275: Gunnarson vs Ochoa II
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Vice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vice, as that shot connected.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vice lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vice. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Hawk.
Vice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Vice tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vice under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Vice.
Vice slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Vice slips under a jab from Hawk.
Vice throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vice!
Hawk taking a breather here.
Vice tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Hawk drags him back down.
Hawk gets to mount! Vice was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vice really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Vice keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice tries to hold on but Hawk pushes him away. #T3#
Hawk is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vice wants to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount.
Vice is trying to escape the mount.
Vice wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawk controlling his opponent.
Hawk continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vice to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vice connects with the punch.
A big left from Vice misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk scores with a three punch combo!
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Vice misses with a looping right.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Vice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vice throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk lands a right hook to the body.
Vice scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vice.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vice moves out of range of the strikes.
Vice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vice catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vice lands with a right hand.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vice misses with a head kick.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab.
Vice lands a high kick!
Vice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk slips a jab from Vice.
Hawk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vice.
Hawk is looking to wear down Vice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#That has opened up Miami Vice's cut even more.#T2#
Hawk swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Vice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Vice.
Vice misses with a head kick.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice 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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk throws a body punch but Vice moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Vice throws a fast counter high kick but Hawk manages to duck under it in time.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
A combination from Vice does no damage.
Vice takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Hawk avoids the head kick by Vice.
Vice lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vice momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vice.
Hawk swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Vice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Vice does it's job there.
Hawk throws a right hand that Vice ducks under and follows up with a left that Vice also avoids with ease.
Vice sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Vice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Vice.
Vice avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Vice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Hawk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk throws a sloppy body shot
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice 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 misses with a jab to the body
and Vice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Vice moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Vice coming out on top.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Vice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Vice catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Vice throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vice crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Vice gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Vice manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice lands a head kick. Hawk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vice swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Vice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vice throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Vice throws out a powerful jab.
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 keeps Vice at a distance using the push kick.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vice manages to circle out of the way.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.#T1#
Vice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a double jab
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Hawk catches Vice right on the button with a cross.
Vice throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Vice moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
Hawk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#The cut above Miami Vice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Vice jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk jabs at Vice's body.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Vice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice misses with a straight left.
Vice tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vice takes one to the side of the head.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Hawk feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Vice tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Vice manages to avoid the attempt.
Vice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Vice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vice on the side of the head.#CUT#Miami Vice's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vice.#ROC#Vice is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miami Vice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethan Hawk!
Our winner, Ethan 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.

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hawk has managed to clinch.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur Ii goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hawk rushes MacArthur Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hawk pulls MacArthur Ii into guard. #SUB#
MacArthur Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacArthur Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacArthur Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacArthur Ii trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
MacArthur Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
MacArthur Ii 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Ii throwing strikes but missing. #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.
MacArthur Ii wanted to stand there but Hawk had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawk tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii 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 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacArthur Ii.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - MacArthur Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hawk takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but MacArthur Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hawk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii trying to control here.
Hawk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacArthur Ii wants to stand back up but Hawk manages to pass into side control.
MacArthur Ii is trying to buck Hawk off.#T4#
Hawk happy to just control the position for now.
MacArthur Ii is looking to reverse the position.
MacArthur Ii sneaks back into half guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii wants to control the action here but instead Hawk manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
MacArthur Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
MacArthur Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacArthur Ii.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk wants to clinch up but MacArthur Ii keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii defends it nicely.
Angus MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacArthur Ii is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, MacArthur Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
MacArthur Ii wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Ii fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hawk backs off MacArthur Ii throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
And MacArthur Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hawk shoots in and drives through. MacArthur Ii sprawls well.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawk fails to pull guard. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacArthur Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawk but Hawk pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur Ii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacArthur Ii tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually MacArthur Ii drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii 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 clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it. #T4#
MacArthur Ii fails with the takedown.
As MacArthur Ii tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
And MacArthur Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as MacArthur Ii shoots in.#CL#
Hawk drives through and clinches with MacArthur Ii against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Hawk backs off MacArthur Ii throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacArthur Ii as he jumps to the side.
MacArthur Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hawk manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur Ii is aware though and is defending well.
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
MacArthur Ii throwing strikes but missing.
MacArthur Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SU2#
MacArthur Ii stands up from Hawk's guard - MacArthur Ii perhaps looking for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawk is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
Hawk tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii circles away easily#CL2#
and MacArthur Ii counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
MacArthur Ii pulls guard effortlessly.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii wants to hit a sweep here but Hawk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacArthur Ii there!
MacArthur Ii is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacArthur Ii tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
MacArthur Ii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ethan Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur Ii regains half guard.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacArthur Ii wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
MacArthur Ii is trying to stand up here but Hawk is controlling him well.
MacArthur Ii controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur Ii 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Ethan Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C263: Lehto vs Kreischer
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Hawk scores with the left hand. Marciano knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marciano to keep the fight standing.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hawk.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk jumps guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk looks winded!
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano won't allow it.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
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 a body shot from Marciano.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Marciano won't allow it. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Marciano.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
A short right from Marciano.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Hawk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marciano lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Hawk manages to pull guard.
Marciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Hawk working for a triangle but Marciano defends it easily.
Marciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Marciano looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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 blocks a jab.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Marciano circles away easily#KD#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawk! Marciano lets Hawk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hawk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk shoots in but no luck this time.
Marciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hawk fails with the takedown
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Hawk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marciano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawk somewhat.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Marciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Marciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mikey Marciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Mikey Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Hawk.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Marciano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marciano cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Marciano throws a big uppercut that drops Hawk! More strikes from Marciano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hawk lies dazed against the cage as Marciano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ethan Hawk had this to say: 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hawk instigates a clinch.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Hawk is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Hawk pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a hook 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!
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Good body shot from Hawk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa is working Hawk over against the cage.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk is stalling here. #T2#
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
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!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa 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 Barbosa can turn it around.
Hawk works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Barbosa looks winded!
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk. #T3#
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa 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 works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Hawk.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hawk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Barbosa's temple! It sends Barbosa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hawk celebrates and the doctors try to help Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C255: Albatross vs Apollo IV
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Hawk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands a right hand.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 some punches.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Hawk is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow. #T2#
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk lands a left hand.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbosa avoiding damage as Hawk throws knees to the body.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away. #CL#
Barbosa has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk looking to stall.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head. #T1#
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands a shot to the body.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
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!
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it. #T2#
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk wants to stall.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk is looking to control Barbosa's arms but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk. #T3#
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa presses Hawk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Barbosa managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Hawk trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawk into the cage.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonio Barbosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Barbosa pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barbosa clobbers Hawk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk tries to work over Barbosa'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.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Barbosa is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action. #T1#
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with some punches. #T2#
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Hawk tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Hawk pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Barbosa gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab.
Magomedov wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.#T1#
Magomedov scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it #KD2#
and Hawk counters with a head kick that drops Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hawk avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Hawk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Hawk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.#T2#
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Hawk scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hawk has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
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!
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Hawk's side.#T2#
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Magomedov.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Magomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawk cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magomedov looks to throw a body kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Hawk slaps the foot to one side.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawk moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Jab by Magomedov.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov with a nice calf kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Our winner, Zabit Magomedov, 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.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C227: Dracul vs Gage
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
A nice side step and Monkey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Monkey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey. #TD2#
Monkey jumps guard.
Monkey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Monkey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Monkey pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monkey being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a left hand
letting Monkey counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Monkey tries to clinch up.#T3#
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey is looking to clinch.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Hawk clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
A short right from Monkey.
Hawk misses with a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Hawk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Hawk.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Monkey 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 Monkey can turn it around.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Monkey is working Hawk over against the cage.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Monkey pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
A short right from Monkey.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Monkey pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Hawk checks a low kick from Monkey.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Hawk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A short left from Hawk.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey stalling against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Monkey is trying to stall.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body.
Hawk tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Monkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spider Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Hawk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk misses the jab.
Monkey misses with a looping right.#T2#
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey darts in trying to clinch
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey 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.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Hawk looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Monkey counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Monkey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Hawk tries to land knees in the clinch but Monkey avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hawk is working Monkey over against the cage.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
Spider Monkey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C221: Kahn vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Yrkje pushes him off.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yrkje's knee momentarily.
Yrkje smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Yrkje now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hawk pushes Yrkje up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yrkje misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Yrkje drags the fight down to the ground.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yrkje controlling Hawk's posture.
Hawk pushes down on Yrkje's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yrkje holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hawk passes to full mount!
Yrkje regains half guard.#T3#
Yrkje works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yrkje controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yrkje is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yrkje controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Yrkje pulls Hawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawk from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk tries to clinch but Yrkje moves away
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yrkje misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje moves to clinch but Hawk breaks away
and Yrkje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje lands with a light punch inside.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk. #T1#
Yrkje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yrkje lands with a left to the head.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yrkje 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 Yrkje can turn it around.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yrkje throws an elbow but misses.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right from Yrkje on the inside.
Hawk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yrkje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Yrkje lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Yrkje jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawk walks away with a smile on his face. Yrkje gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Keith Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Yrkje scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##CL#
Hawk pushes Yrkje up against the cage in a clinch.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yrkje digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yrkje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Hawk leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Yrkje.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hawk to keep the fight standing.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hawk leaning against his opponent.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Yrkje misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yrkje.
Yrkje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yrkje swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Yrkje fails to pull guard.
Hawk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hawk letting Yrkje take a breather here.
Hawk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
Yrkje is struggling to control the position.
Hawk stalls. #T1#
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
Yrkje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk is stalling here.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk taking a breather.#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 stalling against the cage.
Hawk seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ethan Hawk.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Yrkje avoided it.
Yrkje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yrkje thinking. #CL2#
Yrkje clinches with his opponent.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yrkje being controlled against the cage.
Hawk is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Hawk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje being controlled against the cage.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Yrkje misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk stalling the fight.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yrkje taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Nice body punch from Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk is looking to control Yrkje's arms but Yrkje gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawk has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yrkje stalling against the cage.
Toby Keith Yrkje is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Keith Yrkje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yrkje winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Keith Yrkje!
After winning the bout, Toby Keith Yrkje thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ethan Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C211: Kronos vs McWrestler III
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Adderley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adderley. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adderley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A right hand to the body from Hawk. #BC2#
Adderley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk misses with a series of wild punches.
Adderley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adderley in his tracks.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Hawk is working Adderley over against the cage.#T1#
Hawk is working Adderley over against the cage.
Hawk lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Adderley looks winded!
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adderley.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adderley tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adderley tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Adderley blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Hawk tries a body shot but Adderley blocks it.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Adderley lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment.
Hawk lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adderley is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk gets through Adderley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Adderley. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hawk has Adderley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adderley or not.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Adderley's head.
Hawk digs a right hand into Adderley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adderley's gas tank.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Hawk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adderley is defending well for now.#T3#
Adderley prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Adderley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Adderley blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Adderley's ribcage. Adderley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Adderley's head.
Adderley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch.
Hawk scores with a decent looking hook.
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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Adderley takes the fight into the clinch.
Adderley tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Adderley wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands a left hand.
Adderley blocks an uppercut.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adderleys head.
Adderley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adderley tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Adderley lands a damaging elbow.
Hawk gets through Adderley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adderley is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Hawk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adderley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawk's brow.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adderley's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk presses Adderley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
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#
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adderley.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
A big right from Adderley misses.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Adderley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Adderley 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 wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Adderley's ribs.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk tries to counter by clinching up but Adderley breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley 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.#CL#
Hawk clinches up with Adderley and pushes him back against the cage.
Adderley takes a shot to the head.
Adderley takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adderley throws an elbow but misses.
Adderley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adderley managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adderley lands a nice elbow.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
Hawk tries to work over Adderley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adderley wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawk won't allow it.
Adderley is trying to break free.
Hawk works on Adderley's body with a couple of short punches.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Hawk is working Adderley over against the cage.
Adderley is breathing heavily.
Hawk trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adderleys head.
Hawk blocks an elbow strike from Adderley.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adderley tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Adderley breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hawk clinches up with Adderley and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adderley.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Adderley pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
Hawk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adderley is defending well for now.#T3#
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk digs a right hand into Adderley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adderley's gas tank.
Hawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk pushes Adderley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hawk. #ROC#Adderley is rocked!
Adderley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Adderley avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adderley backwards.
Adderley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adderleys head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Adderley's ribcage. Adderley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adderleys head.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Adderley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Adderley tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk missing with knees to the body.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk works on Adderley's body with a couple of short punches.
Adderley managing to block the knees to the body from Hawk.
Hawk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adderley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hawk is unloading with more strikes now! Adderley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
A victorious Ethan Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Wright takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright 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.
Wright 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.
A nice combination there by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Hawk misses with a hook
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright misses with an uppercut
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.#T1#
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright slips a jab from Hawk.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Wright tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Nice shot by Wright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Hawk throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carter Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk scores with a push kick.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
A big right from Wright misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk misses with a head kick.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Wright with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Wright misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Hawk thows a leg kick but Wright checks it
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright 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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Hawk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Wright misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carter Wright 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!#R3#
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wright avoids it.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright staying out of range there.
Hawk backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with an uppercut
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Wright checks it. #T4#
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Wright motions for Hawk to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Hawk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Hawk works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carter Wright.
Well Wright 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carter Wright!
A relieved looking Carter Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Santo Amaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Hawk pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Santo Amaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk is leaning against Santo Amaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Santo Amaro manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts. #T2#
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santo Amaro checks a leg kick. #T3#
Santo Amaro with a jab.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Santo Amaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santo Amaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santo Amaro connects with a single shot there.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro jabs at Hawk's body.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
Santo Amaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that 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.#R2#
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santo Amaro avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Santo Amaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Hawk defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Hawk moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santo Amaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Hawk counters with a body kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Hawk slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
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 defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro backing away here, and Hawk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santo Amaro looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming. #T4#
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Santo Amaro misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santo Amaro thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Santo Amaro pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.#T1#
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk wants to slow Santo Amaro down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Santo Amaro defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Santo Amaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Santo Amaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Santo Amaro.
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.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro 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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santo Amaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A victorious Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Anubis misses the target.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Anubis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anubis misses with a straight left.
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.
Anubis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walad Anubis 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 moves away from the strike by Anubis.
Anubis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice leg kick.
Anubis misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Anubis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk throws a push kick but Anubis slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Anubis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 thows a leg kick but Anubis checks it
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Anubis.
A good leg kick by Anubis.
A big left from Hawk misses. #T2#
Anubis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Anubis is predictable there
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk tries a low kick but Anubis avoids it.
Anubis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.
Anubis scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Anubis.
Nice uppercut lands for Anubis. That snapped Hawk's head back.
Anubis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Anubis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anubis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Anubis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Anubis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anubis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawk is out of range and Anubis settles back down. #T4#
Anubis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Anubis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Anubis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anubis.
Anubis checks a leg kick nicely.
Anubis throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anubis counters with a right hand to the body.
Anubis lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anubis 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.
Anubis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anubis with a nice calf kick.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Anubis - just one landing.
Anubis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anubis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Anubis steps away.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Anubis's leg but Anubis calmly moves out of range.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Anubis counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Anubis blocks the low kick.
Anubis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Anubis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anubis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk throws a leg kick
letting Anubis counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Anubis.
Nice cross by Hawk.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Anubis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawk in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay 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!
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Anubis tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawk avoided it.
Anubis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anubis momentarily.
Anubis slips a straight right by Hawk.#T3#
Anubis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anubis throws a nice head kick!
Hawk tries to bum rush Anubis with a series of wild strikes but Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anubis stuns Hawk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis lands with a kick to the temple. Hawk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anubis throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anubis.
Anubis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Anubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Anubis.
Anubis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Anubis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anubis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hawk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anubis has got the better of the exchanges.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Hawk replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anubis blocks it well.
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Anubis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Walad Anubis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Anubis lands a body shot.
Anubis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawk's head.
Anubis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawk blocks the leg kick.
And Hawk responds with a good body kick, but Anubis manages to step out the way in time.
Anubis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a low kick but Anubis avoids it.
Anubis thuds his right hand into Hawk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anubis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anubis!
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anubis.
Anubis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Anubis steps away.
Anubis is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Anubis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawk on the side of the head.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Anubis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawk lands a jab.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.
Anubis slips under a jab.
Anubis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Anubis steps away.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Walad Anubis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Anubis is rocked!
Anubis misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anubis thinking.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk misses the jab.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
Anubis misses with the body kick
and Hawk counters with a good, hard body kick but Anubis shrugs it off.
Anubis misses with a body punch
and Hawk counters with a monster head kick that knocks Anubis out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethan Hawk!
After winning the bout, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wright misses with a hook.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.#T1#
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Wright throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Wright misses with the body kick
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Wright quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wright throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Hawk feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk thumps Wright with a low kick.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Wright avoids it with no problem.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wright might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Hawk thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk counters with a body kick.#T2#
Wright misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk thinks about the counter body kick.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Hawk counters with a body kick that stops Wright in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.#T4#
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Wright 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! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Wright feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wright finish him?!
Wright with a nice cross.#ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Wright misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
And Hawk responds with a good body kick, but Wright manages to step out the way in time.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Wright thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Wright cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Wright throws a powerful right kick. Hawk tried to block low but the kick was high! Hawk was taken right off of his feet! Wright jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Manuel Silva has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva blocks a head kick by Hawk.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Hawk gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Silva 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 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawk swivels and escapes.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawk misses the jab.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Hawk lands a jab to Silva's midsection.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Silva out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan 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.

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Hawk cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawk takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Hawk darts in and clinches Valentine up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Valentine. #BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valentine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Hawk tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range. #CL2#
Hawk forces Valentine back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hawk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Hawk lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valentine's head.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.#T3#
Hawk takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Valentine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Valentine misses the jab.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Valentine's head back.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Hawk tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Hawk scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valentine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that 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.#R2#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Valentine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Valentine 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Hawk misses the body punch
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Hawk 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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk clobbers Valentine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range. #T2#
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk lands a head shot.
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 throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Hawk feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Hawk clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Hawk is pressed up against the cage. Valentine 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
A good leg kick by Hawk.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.#T4#
Hawk cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 straight left.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Valentine with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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.#R3#
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a left to the body.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk fakes the leg kick and cracks Valentine in the body.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Hawk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Valentine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawk.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valentine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawk - the referee stops the clock and Valentine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawk. Valentine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk wants to clinch but Valentine slips to the side
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
It looked like Valentine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hawk feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
The crowd cheers as Hawk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Hawk works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Hawk thumps Valentine with a low kick.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk wants to clinch.#T4#
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Valentine moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Hawk works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawk 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!
A victorious Ethan Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C171: Nakagawa vs Obama III
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.#T1#
Ko Nachi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Nice body kick from Hawk.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Hawk blocks it.
Good leg kick by Hawk.
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Hawk.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.#T3#
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk cracks Ko Nachi with an open hand slap.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
As Hawk backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Hawk both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Ko Nachi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg 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!
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi takes one to the side of the head.
Hawk thumps Ko Nachi with a low kick.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk 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 sizes up Ko Nachi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Ko Nachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ko Nachi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hawk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ko Nachi doesn't seem phased though.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Hawk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Hawk jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawk thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Hawk misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ko Nachi gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Ko Nachi's head.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tries to break free but Hawk pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi is looking to break free of the clinch but Hawk has double underhooks. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk. #CL2#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk thuds his shin into the meat of Ko Nachi's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Ko Nachi is looking to wear down Hawk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD2#
Hawk cracks Ko Nachi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hawk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ko Nachi to stand back up!
Hawk moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.#KD2#
Hawk lands a big right hand that sends Ko Nachi crashing to the mat! Hawk stays standing though and waves Ko Nachi back to his feet!#ROC2#Ko Nachi is rocked!
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Hawk lands a big right hand that sends Ko Nachi crashing to the mat! Hawk stays standing though and waves Ko Nachi back to his feet!
Oh Ko Nachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Ko Nachi gets tackled into the cage by Hawk. Hawk maintains the clinch.
Ko Nachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko Nachi is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawk just manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a quick head kick that knocks Ko Nachi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hawk is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethan Hawk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Hawk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Hawk!#REVR#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawk is one step ahead there.
Hawk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Hawk postures up.
Silva pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hawk has managed to clinch. #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.
Silva is trying to drag Hawk to the mat but Hawk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Silva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawk rolls, trying to escape but Silva keeps control of the position.
Silva scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hawk covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Silva manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hawk is taking damage to the body and head.
Silva misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hawk has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Silva.#T3#
Silva avoiding Hawk 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva lands with a hammerfist to the side of Hawk's head.
Silva throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Silva. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Silva. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Silva is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Silva gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Silva gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Silva apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Hawk.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Silva 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.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is working Hawk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Silva.
Silva working the ground and pound. #T1#
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.
Silva landing strikes.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Silva landing strikes.
Hawk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
A control attempt from Hawk but he's now mounted!
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Silva trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Hawk is in trouble!
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Hawk takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Silva's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Silva!
An out of breath Manuel Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hawk throws a low kick but Rishkinov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rishkinov throws a big counter head kick but Hawk avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hawk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rishkinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rishkinov.
Hawk throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
A solid body kick from Rishkinov.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rishkinov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Rishkinov slips a straight right by Hawk.
Rishkinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rishkinov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Rishkinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rishkinov is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.#T4#
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rishkinov blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rishkinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.#T1#
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Rishkinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Rishkinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rishkinov. That one must have hurt.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2##KD#
Hawk lands a big head kick that sends Rishkinov tumbling to the mat! Hawk takes a step backwards and waves Rishkinov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rishkinov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Hawk misses.
A nice side step and Rishkinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Rishkinov there.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Rishkinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rishkinov.
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rishkinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawk thinking.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Rishkinov scores with a shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rishkinov misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to land a body kick
and Rishkinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rishkinov misses with the body kick
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Rishkinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rishkinov misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Rishkinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Rishkinov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Rishkinov lands with a nice body kick.
Rishkinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk throws a body kick that misses
enabling Rishkinov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Serhey Rishkinov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rishkinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Rishkinov. #T1#
Hawk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Rishkinov misses.
Hawk connects with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Serhey Rishkinov's cut even more.#T2#
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Rishkinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rishkinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk misses with the body kick
and Rishkinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Rishkinov counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawk.
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Hawk strikes.#T4#
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rishkinov just manages to avoid it.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Rishkinov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawk avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
And Hawk counters with a quick kick to the body but Rishkinov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Rishkinov connects with a jab.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Rishkinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rishkinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Rishkinov counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Rishkinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Rishkinov counters with an inside leg kick.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Rishkinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rishkinov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rishkinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.#T3#
Hawk throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Rishkinov scores with a push kick.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rishkinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rishkinov scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rishkinov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Adderley moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Adderley throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Adderley, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Hawk rushes Adderley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Adderley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adderley's coach down at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adderley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Adderley.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Adderley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adderley. Adderley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk checks a low kick from Adderley.
Adderley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Adderley cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Adderley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
Adderley is trying to push Hawk away but Hawk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adderley's efforts to push away.
Adderley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk presses Adderley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Adderley backwards. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adderley. Adderley obviously looking to wear him down.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Adderley 's knee.
A low kick lands for Hawk.
Adderley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adderley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Adderley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Adderley keeps it at a distance.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adderley. That did some damage!
Adderley thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Adderley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adderley.
Adderley throws a right hand that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Adderley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Adderley misses.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adderley.
Adderley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk avoids the body shot from Adderley.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Adderley misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk moves forwards but Adderley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adderley can pounce on him.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adderley's knee momentarily.#T1#
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adderley misses with the combination.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adderley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adderley throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adderley thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Hawk tests Adderley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adderley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Adderley misses the jab.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Adderley throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Adderley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Adderley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Adderley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adderley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adderley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adderley scrambles back to his feet.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk lands a jab.
Adderley 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.
It looks like Hawk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adderley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Hawk slips a jab from Adderley.
Adderley motions for Hawk to come forward. Adderley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Hawk is looking to clinch. #T4#
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Adderley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adderley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adderley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Adderley pushes him off.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Adderley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawk blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Hawk throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adderleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adderley scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adderley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk connects with a body shot.
Hawk sizes up Adderley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adderley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Adderley thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Adderley was not able to check.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Adderley off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Adderley.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target. #T2#
Adderley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley checks a leg kick nicely.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adderley 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.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adderley on the side of the head.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adderley takes a step back to recover.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.#T3#
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Adderley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Adderley slips a jab from Hawk.
Adderley throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A big right from Hawk misses.
A jab from Adderley does it's job there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
Adderley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands an overhand right.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adderley's 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!
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Adderley avoided it.
Adderley misses the body punch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley feints a counter leg kick.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Adderley throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Adderley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
A leg kick checked by Adderley.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Adderley connects with a high kick.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
Hawk feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Hawk cracks Adderley with a good jab.
Adderley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adderley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
Hawk cracks Adderley with a good jab.
Adderley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adderley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Adderley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Hawk.
Adderley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adderley duly obliges.
Adderley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hawk.
Adderley misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a two punch combo.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adderley.
Hawk connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Adderley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk. #T3##CL#
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adderley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Adderley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adderley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk is looking to slow Adderley down with leg kicks.
Adderley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk backing away here, and Adderley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Adderley throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adderley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Adderley misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley walks into a left hand.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Adderley throws a lazy head kick
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk had his way with Hakeem Adderley in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Hawk tries to clinch up but Adderley circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adderley to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adderley.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adderley misses the jab.
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk tries to clinch but Adderley is having none of it.
Adderley lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Hawk.
Adderley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adderley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adderley checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
A jab from Adderley misses.
Adderley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk moves out of range as Adderley throws a body kick.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley moves out of range of the body kick.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Adderley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adderley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab. #T3#
Hawk takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Adderley moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Adderley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adderley throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adderley blocks the body kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
Adderley misses with a few strikes there.
Adderley throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Adderley is out of range. #T4#
Adderley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Adderley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Adderley.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Hawk catches Adderley right on the button with a cross.
Adderley throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk thows a body kick. Adderley tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!
Our winner, Ethan 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.

Event: BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022

#R1#
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawk.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 left lands for Hawk.
Man with a nice cross.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Man connects with a jab.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Man misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Man 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.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Man does it's job there.#T2#
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man 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 mush.
Man checks a leg kick.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man scores with a head kick.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Man misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Man lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Man slips under a jab.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hawk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man avoids a kick to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Hawk thumps Man with a low kick.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Hawk's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawk tries to avoid it.
A big left from Man misses.
Hawk scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.#T1#
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk scores with a head kick.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
A big left from Man misses.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Man.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.#CL#
Hawk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk taking a breather.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Man lands a body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Man throws a leg kick
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Man misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jab by Man.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
Man throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.#T1#
Man misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Man.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawk. That's going to slow Man down.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Hawk.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Hawk avoids it.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hawk cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Man 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!
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man 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 quick inside leg kick.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk fails to land with a series of punches.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.#T3#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Man misses with a body shot
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk avoids the head kick by Man.
That kick from Man tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Hawk.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk slips under a jab.#T4#
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick 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!
Hawk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Hawk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawk will feel that in the morning.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk lands with a cross.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Matrix Man just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Hawk slips a jab from Man.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man tries a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Hawk gets a clinch. #BC2#
Man breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hawk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk is working Man over against the cage.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hawk works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Man swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him. #T1#
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a body kick that stops Man in his tracks momentarily.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Hawk tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk misses with a straight right. #T2#
Man defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A big right from Man misses.
That kick from Hawk tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawk sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Man tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Man tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man staying out of range there.#T4#
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
It looked like Hawk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hawk is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man motions for Hawk to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Hawk checks the leg 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 Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A shot to the body from Man misses
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk had his way with Matrix Man in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawk slips under a jab from Man.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Hawk settles back down.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with a straight left.
Man looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk motions for Man to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Man takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk checks the leg kick.
Man misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hawk clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.#T2#
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Man is trying to break free.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man 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 avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.#T3#
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Man.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##CL#
Hawk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Man connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Man.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawk throws a leg kick that misses.
Man takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot.
Hawk misses the jab.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matrix Man.
I think Man 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!

Matrix Man wins by split decision!
Matrix Man is the new welterweight champion!
Matrix Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 60 - Hawk vs Man
Date: Jul 12, 2022

#R1#
Hawk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawk throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man misses with a hook
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Man misses the body punch
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Man with a jab.
Good leg kick by Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses the body punch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man slips a straight right by Hawk.
Man avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Man tries to work over Hawk's front leg with a kick but Hawk checks it.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man staying out of range there.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man misses with a leg kick.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Man misses.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Man looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.#T3#
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk misses the jab.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk checks a low kick from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk motions for Man to come forward. Hawk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
As Man backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk 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 throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.#T1#
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Man might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hawk has got the better of the exchanges.
Hawk throws a shot to the body.
Hawk throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a one-two to the body.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk misses with a body kick.#T2#
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawk.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Man dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Man digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man 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.
Hawk throws a hook but Man blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk moves out of range as Man strikes.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.
Man throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man with a jab.#T4#
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man misses with a looping left.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Man's head back.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Man.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Man.
Man walks into a jab.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a hook.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man cracks Hawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Hawk misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man moves forwards but Hawk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawk checks it well.
Man connects with the punch.
Jab from Man.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Man misses.
Man 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.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man misses with a looping left.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a solid body kick.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
A leg kick checked by Man.
Man moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.#T3#
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man 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.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk checks a leg kick nicely.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawk is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Hawk.
Man misses with a hook.#T4#
Man misses with a low kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Man misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man misses with a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man misses with a hook.
Hawk wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Man looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Man misses.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man lands a body shot. #T1#
Man scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Man throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hawk.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man throws a good cross that connects.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hawk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man works the jab nicely.
Hawk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Man.
Man lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man slips under a jab from Hawk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
Hawk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Man motions for Hawk to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Matrix Man 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Man.
Man throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
Man throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Man feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down. #T1#
Man misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man 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 Man.
Man swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Nice body kick there by Man.
A big right from Man misses.
Hawk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Man misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man misses with a low kick as Hawk jumps back.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Man.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Hawk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man checks a low kick from Hawk.#T3#
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man wants to slow Hawk down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Man just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man misses with a right hand
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawk momentarily.
Hawk throws a right and a left that Man avoids nicely.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Matrix Man!

The fight ends as a draw!
Ethan Hawk retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Anubis tries to clinch up
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Anubis misses #KD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice right hand that sends Anubis toppling to the canvas! Anubis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawk finish him?!#ROC2#Anubis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anubis misses with a straight right.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
Anubis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a left right combination that sends Anubis crashing to the mat - Hawk wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Anubis out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 44 - Kong vs Hawk 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hawk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to take a breather but Hawk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kong.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong passes into half guard. #T1#
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Kong sitting in guard here, content to control. #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 keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kong throws a strike but Hawk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kong stands and throws Hawk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hawk tries to bench press Kong off him but Kong keeps the position.
Hawk gets back to half guard.
Kong is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is looking to advance position but Hawk won't allow it.
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kong looking to finish with strikes here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawk looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Hawk misses #TD#
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong advances to half guard.
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kong is looking to stall here but Hawk recovers full guard.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Kong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong is trying to control. Hawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hawk is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard.
Kong is just content to waste time from the top position. Hawk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Kong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong throwing shots but Hawk is blocking nicely.
Kong content to control rather than advance.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Kong wants to advance to full mount but Hawk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong 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.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Hawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawk controls the pace.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong is trying to control but Hawk passes into side control!
Kong trying his best to control but Hawk has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong misses with a kick to the body
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Kong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawk defends well and Kong ends up having to push Hawk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawk is defending well.#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kong.
Kong misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong with a poor takedown
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots and misses #KD2#
and Hawk counters with a crisp one two that drops Kong! Hawk thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kong to his feet! Kong is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Kong leaves his chin hanging out and Hawk seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kong crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan 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.
The defeated Hong Kong had this to say: 'He's the champ for a reason. '.

Event: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Yrkje lands a body shot.
Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yrkje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Yrkje moves away and avoids it.
Yrkje wants to clinch but Hawk slips to the side
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Yrkje avoids it well.
Hawk tries to land a body kick
and Yrkje counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee. #T1#
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yrkje 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.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Yrkje moves out of range easily.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Yrkje ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk misses the body punch
enabling Yrkje to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yrkje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk looks for the body kick but Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.#T2#
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yrkje pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawk is out of range and Yrkje settles back down.
Hawk throws a right hand that Yrkje ducks under and follows up with a left that Yrkje also avoids with ease.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yrkje connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk thows a leg kick but Yrkje checks it
and Yrkje counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 Yrkje has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yrkje and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawk avoids it this time.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Yrkje is just out of range.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yrkje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yrkje misses with a low kick.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yrkje moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Yrkje is out of range.
Yrkje throws a counter combo.
Yrkje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Hawk throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje scores with a nice body kick.
Yrkje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces Yrkje off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Yrkje - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hawk tried to score with a low kick but Yrkje checks it.
Yrkje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Yrkje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Yrkje's defenses.
Yrkje 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 is looking to slow Yrkje down with leg kicks.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Yrkje has managed to clinch.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Yrkje.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Hawk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yrkje working aggressively here.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yrkje will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawk up against the cage.
Hawk works on Yrkje's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Yrkje controls his hands.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yrkje 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 Yrkje can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yrkje pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yrkje digs a right hand into Hawk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawk's gas tank.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Stalling in the clinch from Yrkje.
Yrkje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yrkje tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yrkje checks a leg kick.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yrkje tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yrkje scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yrkje is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A left lands for Yrkje.
Hawk lands a jab to the head.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yrkje tries to counter with a clinch but Hawk shakes him off and moves away.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yrkje misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yrkje - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yrkje. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Yrkje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yrkje with a nice calf kick.
Hawk moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Hawk.
Yrkje smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk misses with a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yrkje throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.#T1#
Yrkje throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Yrkje with a nice calf kick.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yrkje lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yrkje.
Yrkje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Hawk misses
and Yrkje counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Yrkje's head back.
Yrkje slips under a jab from Hawk.
Yrkje scores with a punch to the head.
Yrkje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
A lazy body kick from Yrkje
and Hawk counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Yrkje's body. Yrkje takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Yrkje moves away and avoids it.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well. #T4#
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yrkje under the eye.
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrkje was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Yrkje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yrkje defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left 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.
Yrkje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Ethan Hawk.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!

Ethan Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roumain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roumain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Roumain misses.
Roumain connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Roumain misses with a body shot.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roumain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roumain throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Roumain lands the left hand.
Roumain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Roumain .
Roumain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson Roumain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roumain missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Roumain , right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk. #T1#
Roumain scores with a jab. Hawk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Roumain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Roumain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roumain wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a left and a right that stings Roumain .
Roumain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a monster overhand right that drops Roumain ! Hawk follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
A relieved looking Ethan 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.

Event: BB 23 - McWrestler vs Morrison
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Anubis walks into a left hand.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Anubis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Anubis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anubis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Anubis moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Anubis being controlled against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Hawk successfully pulls guard.
Hawk looking to control. #T1#
Hawk trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk looking to control but Anubis passes into half guard.
Anubis wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Anubis controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Hawk is desperately trying to improve his position but Anubis has a good base and remains in mount.
Anubis trying to control but Hawk is having none of it.
Anubis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anubis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
Anubis wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk is working to get back to half guard.
Hawk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anubis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Anubis moves to take his opponent's back.
Hawk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anubis tries to get the hooks in deep but Hawk pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anubis avoiding Hawk 's attempts to control his hands.
Hawk tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Anubis misses with a head kick.
Hawk looks to throw a body kick
and Anubis counters with a body kick.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anubis connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Anubis there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anubis cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CL2#
Anubis rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Anubis lands a left hand.
Hawk jumps guard but Anubis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anubis blocks a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
Anubis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Anubis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anubis.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anubis missing with knees to the body.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Anubis lands a left hand.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anubis.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Anubis lands a left hand.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anubis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Anubis.
Anubis 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 Anubis can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Hawk.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anubis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anubis walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anubis misses with a body kick.
Anubis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anubis fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Walad Anubis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anubis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anubis is looking to land body kicks.
Anubis lands with a good body shot.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk with a nice cross.#T4#
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Anubis keeps it at a distance.
Anubis misses with a double jab
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Anubis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anubis is out of range.
Anubis throws a fast counter high kick but Hawk manages to duck under it in time.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a hook to the body
and Anubis counters with a head kick. That will keep Hawk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walad Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Anubis walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Anubis 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.
A left lands for Hawk.#CL#
Hawk drives through and clinches with Anubis against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
Hawk digs a right hand into Anubis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anubis's gas tank.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis scores with a hook to the body.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hawk got wobbled bad by a big combination! Anubis presses forward with punches and knees until Hawk stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hawk closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
A victorious Walad Anubis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Boudreaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Boudreaux.
Hawk throws a leg kick
enabling Boudreaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudreaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawk's head.
Hawk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boudreaux's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boudreaux throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Boudreaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boudreaux throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Boudreaux - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Boudreaux. That snapped Hawk's head back.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boudreaux throws a combination that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk throws a low kick but Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boudreaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boudreaux is looking for the big counter here.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boudreaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Boudreaux. That snapped Hawk's head back.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Hawk throws a quick counter head kick but Boudreaux was just out of range.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range. #T3#
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 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudreaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Hawk on the inside. #T4#
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Boudreaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk works on Boudreaux's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Boudreaux takes a shot to the head.
Hawk lands a body punch.
Boudreaux pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux misses with some punches.
Boudreaux misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
Hawk presses Boudreaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gator Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boudreaux.
Hawk has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Boudreaux pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Boudreaux fails to land.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Hawk as the two fighters clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux prevents a body shot from Hawk. #T1#
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Boudreaux misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk leaning against his opponent.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands a body punch.
Hawk cracks Boudreaux with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudreaux. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Boudreaux. Those never looked like landing.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Boudreaux's head back.
Hawk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boudreaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Hawk staying out of range there.
Boudreaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk cracks Boudreaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boudreaux misses with a straight right.
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 Boudreaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boudreaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boudreaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Boudreaux checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand.
Boudreaux missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boudreaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boudreaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Hawk misses with a body shot. #T4#
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Hawk throws a low kick but Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook 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!
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boudreaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Hawk scores with a jab.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No joy there for Boudreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk slips under a jab from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boudreaux slips a jab and a cross from Hawk.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hawk throws the left hand but Boudreaux avoids the punch easily.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boudreaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boudreaux connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches.
Gator Boudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Boudreaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudreaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk lands an uppercut.
Boudreaux lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Boudreaux does no damage.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Boudreaux is rocked!
Boudreaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Boudreaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?#T3#
Hawk throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Boudreaux crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethan Hawk!
A very excited looking Ethan 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.

Event: BB 7 - Kong vs Helenius
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Bar staying out of range there.
Bar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Bar ducks down to avoid it.
Bar thinks about the counter body kick.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
And Bar tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk tries a low kick but Bar avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Hawk.
Bar feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Bar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bar is defended easily by Hawk.
Hawk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Bar drives through with a takedown into Hawk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bar postures up in Hawk's guard and throws a big left but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bar.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawk! #REVR#
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Hawk slows the pace down.
Bar is looking to reverse the position.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Bar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Bar wants to get back to full guard but Hawk has passed into side control.
Bar 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar 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.
The referee asks Hawk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hawk prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bar 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.
Bar being controlled for a moment.
Bar is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk staying calm.
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Hawk keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ethan Hawk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bar tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bar looking for a takedown.
Hawk scores with a shoulder strike.
Bar fails to pull guard.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to throw a body punch but Bar avoids it by throwing Hawk back against the cage.
Hawk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bar.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hawk slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Bar backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Hawk drops Bar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bar looks back up at him and smiles so Hawk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Bar is rocked!
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bar can do to turn this around?
Bar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Bar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk moves in close and cracks Bar with a massive right hand! Bar, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Helenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Helenius.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helenius blocks a jab.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Helenius misses the target.
Helenius throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helenius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk tries to work over Helenius's front leg with a kick but Helenius checks it.
Helenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helenius can pounce on him.
Helenius checks a low kick from Hawk.
Helenius misses with the body kick
and Hawk counters with a nice body kick.
Helenius misses with a body shot.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Helenius connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helenius.
Hawk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Good work by Helenius as he checks the leg kick.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a big counter combination but Helenius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Helenius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Helenius lands.
Hawk moves out of range of the leg kick from Helenius.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Helenius had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Helenius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helenius misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Helenius.
Good work by Hawk as he checks the leg kick.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Good shot there by Helenius.
Helenius 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.
Helenius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helenius 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.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Helenius throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Helenius scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawk tests Helenius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
An inside leg kick lands from Helenius.
Helenius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Helenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Helenius 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 mush.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Helenius lands the left hand.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Helenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helenius lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Helenius.
Helenius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helenius slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Helenius lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 tries to land a body kick
and Helenius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!#T1#
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helenius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helenius. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk moves out of range as Helenius strikes.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helenius slips under a jab from Hawk.
Helenius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Helenius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hawk.
Helenius sizes up Hawk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helenius throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rupert Helenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Helenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Helenius.
Helenius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helenius misses with a head kick.
Helenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Helenius has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Helenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawk throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk throws the left hand but Helenius avoids the punch easily.
Helenius dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!
Hawk lands with a hook. Helenius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Helenius.#T3#
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helenius.
Helenius digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.
Helenius throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helenius lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Helenius counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Helenius to acknowledge the strikes.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
Helenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helenius.
Helenius ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Helenius flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
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 walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
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 by Helenius misses
and Hawk counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Helenius misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Helenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helenius moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Helenius moves away and avoids it.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helenius.
Hawk moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawk should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helenius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Hawk.
Helenius throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius lands a jab.
Helenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Helenius throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Helenius throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helenius scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Helenius. #T1#
Helenius moves away from the strike by Hawk.
Helenius misses with a body kick.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Helenius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Helenius tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Helenius throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Helenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Helenius's ribcage but misses.
Helenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Helenius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Helenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk walks into a stiff left hand from Helenius.
Helenius lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Helenius lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helenius. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well,Hawk is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helenius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helenius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helenius scores with a decent looking hook.
Helenius's corner calls for a 1-2. Helenius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helenius tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws a hook but Helenius avoids it easily.#T3#
Helenius pushes Hawk away with a front kick.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helenius to score with a decent uppercut.
Helenius loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.#CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helenius prevents a body shot from Hawk.
Hawk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
A head punch on the inside from Helenius fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helenius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Helenius's ribcage. Helenius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Hawk is pushing Helenius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helenius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helenius working aggressively here.
Helenius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helenius has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries a body shot but Helenius blocks it.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helenius working aggressively here.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Helenius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helenius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!

Rupert Helenius wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong 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.
Kong is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.
Kong wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard. #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.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Kong fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a big head kick but Kong shrugs it off.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.#T3#
Kong misses with a body shot.
Hawk catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Kong is rocked!
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Kong 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.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.#TD2#
Hawk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a jab.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Hawk throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk checks a low kick from Kong.#TD2#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawk controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Kong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Kong thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Kong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Kong with shots to the head and body - Hawk looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Kong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hawk has worked his arm free - good work by Hawk!
Sloppy strikes there by Kong.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Hawk taking a bit of punishment here - Kong scoring with strikes.
Hong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kong connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kong's guard! Nice work there by Hawk! #SUB2#
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Hawk misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Kong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Kong 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. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Hawk is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Kong trying to move into half guard but instead Hawk has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kong is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up. #SUB2#
Kong 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.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.#T2#
Hawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hawk passes Kong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##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.#SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Hawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ethan Hawk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kong misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Kong blocks the body kick.
Hawk digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong 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.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk misses the jab.
Kong blocks a head kick by Hawk. #T1#
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk throws a quick counter head kick but Kong was just out of range.
Hawk takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong. #T2#
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong trying to control the pace.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Kong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong lands with a cross. #T4#
Kong missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Hawk swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kong shoots in and bounces Hawk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hong Kong 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#
Kong throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it. #TD2#
Kong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong is keen to just control but Hawk is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kong trying to work for an americana but Hawk has managed to regain full guard.
Hawk controlling the position.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kong advances to half guard.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hawk is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Kong 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. #T3#
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Hawk controlling from the top position.
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kong pushing down on Hawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Hong Kong!

Hong Kong wins by unanimous decision!
Hong Kong is the new welterweight champion!
Hong Kong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Bar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawk.
Hawk scores with a sloppy right hand. Bar should have avoided that one.
Bar 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.
Bar blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Bar counters with a single leg into guard. Hawk didn't expect that.
Bar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Bar keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar passes Hawk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well. #SUB2#
Bar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB2#
Bar 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. Bar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bar 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. Bar eventually gives up the hold.
Bar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Bar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bar is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura but Hawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bar to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Hawk defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Bar passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Bar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawk turns into him and now he's in Bar's guard. #T4#
Bar wants to hit a sweep here but Hawk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bar there!
Bar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bar throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hawk has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bar is looking to defend but Hawk has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bar! Hawk pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bar taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ethan Hawk!
A victorious Ethan Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Norling throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk is looking to counter the offense by Norling and move into the clinch.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Norling wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a thumping low kick.
Norling 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
Hawk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling misses with a body punch.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Norling looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
Hawk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Hawk digs a right hand underneath Norling's ribcage. Norling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hawk on the inside. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Norling misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hawk - that landed with a thud.
Norling looks winded!
Hawk lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Good body shot from Hawk.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Norling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
A short left from Hawk.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Hawk tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Hawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
A hook to the body from Hawk.
Norling 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 Norling can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Norling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norling or not.
Norling is trying to stall.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawk.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Norling.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
Hawk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
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#
Norling slips a straight right by Hawk.
Norling wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Norling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Norling's head back.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!#T1#
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Norling misses.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk working aggressively here.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling is breathing heavily.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Hawk on the inside.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Hawk swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling prevents a body shot from Hawk.
A short uppercut from Norling.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling looking to slow down the pace here.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling looking to stall.
Ethan Hawk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Hawk digs a right hand into Norling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norling's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk is leaning against Norling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a shot to the head.
Hawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norlings head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk lands a nice uppercut.
Norling throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Hawk drops Norling onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Norling is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norling to his knees! Hawk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nils Norling had this to say: 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 34
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Kong's legs.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Hawk throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Hawk swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Kong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
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. #REVR#
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hawk controlling from mount.
Kong tries to control Hawk's body but Hawk pushes him off. Kong squirms to his side and now Hawk has his back!
Kong is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong staying busy and making it hard for Hawk to control. #SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kong for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawk misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Kong 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 loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Kong avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong staying out of range there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.#T4#
Hawk lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Hawk misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong throws some wild stikes that Hawk manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
A jab from Hawk misses.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
Kong wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kong throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawk's head but Hawk avoids it well.
Kong 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. #T1#
Kong tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hawk works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Kong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Kong with good strikes from the mount here!
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kong lands a big elbow.
Kong wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk tries to hold on but Kong pushes him away. #T3#
Kong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kong breaks from Hawk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Kong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kong looking to finish with strikes here!
Kong throwing strikes here but Hawk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hawk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong tries to control but Hawk wriggling away.
Kong landing strikes from the mount.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throwing strikes here but Hawk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Hawk lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Hawk cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.#T4#
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kong wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk had his way with Hong Kong 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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong slips under a jab.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong blocks a jab.#T3#
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Kong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kong prevents Hawk from improving his position.#T4#
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Kong 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kong.
Hawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong works his way into side control.
Kong trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!

Ethan Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Hong Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's the champ for a reason. '.

Event: Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Hawk takes a swing at Dalborg's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Dalborg is looking for the big counter here.
Dalborg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Dalborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Dalborg moves away and avoids it.
Dalborg lands an overhand right.#T1#
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalborg manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalborg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle, before Hawk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dalborg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hawk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dennis Dalborg was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: Byzantium 27
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawk.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawk is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alvarez connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Alvarez lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Alvarez crashes against the mat.
Hawk tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
Alvarez lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Hawk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Alvarez working the ground and pound.
Alvarez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hawk is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hawk is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Hawk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawk sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawk to regain full guard.
Alvarez pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Hawk wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Alvarez passes Hawk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Hawk is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez lands a heavy elbow.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez cracks Hawk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawk hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Hawk circles away. #CL2#
Alvarez has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.#TD2#
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Alvarez controlling Hawk's posture. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hawk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawk stalling.
Hawk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Hawk is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk misses with a left hand
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Hawk misses.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawk finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawk.
Hawk gets underhooks to prevent Alvarez's takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Hawk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Hawk tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Alvarez has Hawk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvarez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hawk tumbling to the mat - Alvarez dives into Hawk's guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Owen Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hawk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Alvarez is defending well. Hawk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Alvarez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hawk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Lobchov misses with a low kick.
Lobchov blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Lobchov misses with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobchov tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobchov is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Lobchov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobchov.
Lobchov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Lobchov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lobchov slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk cracks Lobchov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lobchov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Lobchov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobchov slips under a jab from Hawk.
Hawk connects with a jab.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk wants to slow Lobchov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Lobchov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lobchov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Lobchov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Hawk tests Lobchov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobchov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk lands a jab to Lobchov's midsection.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Lobchov moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Lobchov misses.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lobchov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Lobchov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Lobchov cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lobchov checks a leg kick.
Lobchov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot.
Lobchov throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Good shot there by Hawk.
Hawk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lobchov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk throws a front kick aimed at Lobchov's knee but Lobchov avoids it well.
Lobchov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Lobchov's head but Lobchov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobchov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lobchov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Lobchov has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobchov controls his hands.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Lobchov, against the cage.
Hawk throws a head punch that misses.
Lobchov gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk looks for the body kick but Lobchov saw that one coming.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Lobchov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Lobchov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Lobchov is looking to clinch.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lobchov throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan 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.#R2#
Hawk lands a body shot.
Lobchov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Hawk.
Hawk lands a jab to Lobchov's midsection.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk throws a low kick but Lobchov avoids it.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Lobchov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobchov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a hook. Lobchov ducked under it nicely.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Lobchov's body. Lobchov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Lobchov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawk thuds a left hand into Lobchov's body.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hawk throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Hawk catches Lobchov right on the button with a cross.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hawk duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Vasili Lobchov has been cut.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobchov.
Lobchov lands with a straight right. Hawk didn't see that one coming.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobchov throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Lobchov only half commits.
Nice body kick from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lobchov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lobchov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobchov's head backwards.
Lobchov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
Hawk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Lobchov swings widly with a right hand
and Lobchov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobchov.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Lobchov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab.
Lobchov shoots in for a double leg but Hawk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Lobchov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lobchov avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Lobchov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk. #T3#
Lobchov slips under a jab.
Hawk throws a solid leg kick but Lobchov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawk.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lobchov misses its target.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lobchov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawk won't be happy with that.
Hawk is not content to let Lobchov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Lobchov works to advance to full mount. Hawk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lobchov takes Hawk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hawk is in trouble. #SUB#
Lobchov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hawk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hawk wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lobchov.
Hawk takes a swing at Lobchov's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Lobchov misses with a leg kick
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobchov.
A little feinted left hand from Lobchov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Lobchov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lobchov tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Lobchov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lobchov at a distance.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lobchov slips under a jab.
Lobchov throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Ethan Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Lobchov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lobchov lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobchov.
Lobchov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobchov.
Lobchov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lobchov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk punishes Lobchov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lobchov walks into a left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobchov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawk throws the left hand but Lobchov avoids the punch easily.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobchov.
Lobchov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lobchov is able to avoid easily.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lobchov.
Hawk with the inside leg kick.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Lobchov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hawk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lobchov slips a jab from Hawk.
Lobchov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Lobchov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Lobchov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot.
Lobchov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lobchov misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lobchov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Lobchov moves away from the strike by Hawk. #T4#
Lobchov throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lobchov with a body shot.
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lobchov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Hawk.
Lobchov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lobchov looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Lobchov moved away.
A shot to the body from Lobchov misses
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lobchov slips a straight right by Hawk.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lobchov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lobchov wants to land a leg kick but Hawk is out of range.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk really dominated that 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!#R4#
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobchov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk lands a jab.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawk sprawls and moves away.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobchov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lobchov has managed to clinch.
Hawk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lobchov tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk blocks the elbow strike.
Lobchov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lobchov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk with a nice calf kick.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lobchov tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lobchov on the side of the head.
Lobchov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lobchov throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobchov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Lobchov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Hawk coming out on top.
Lobchov lands with a good body shot.
Lobchov takes one on the button.
Lobchov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Hawk. Beautiful body shot.
Lobchov moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lobchov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Lobchov.
Lobchov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
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 Lobchov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lobchov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lobchov.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lobchov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lobchov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawk doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk wants to slow Lobchov down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobchov.
Hawk lands an overhand right.#T4#
Lobchov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobchov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Lobchov slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Lobchov's shoulder, as Lobchov tries to avoid the shot.
Lobchov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk misses with a right hand
enabling Lobchov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Lobchov drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lobchov under the eye.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lobchov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Lobchov slips the punch.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobchov defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Lobchov throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Lobchov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lobchov is defended easily by Hawk.
Lobchov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk with a nice cross.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lobchov.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Lobchov's ribs.
Lobchov misses with a head kick.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk jabs at Lobchov's body.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lobchov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobchov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobchov. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobchov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lobchov.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lobchov looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Lobchov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobchov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lobchov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Lobchov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk lands the left hand.
Hawk throws a hook but Lobchov avoids it easily.
Lobchov throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Lobchov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Lobchov looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Lobchov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lobchov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Lobchov moved out of range.
Lobchov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lobchov blocks a head kick by Hawk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Lobchov misses with a hook.
Lobchov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lobchov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Lobchov moves out of range easily.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lobchov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobchov throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!

Ethan Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Ethan Hawk is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ethan Hawk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Byzantium 19
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Apolinario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Apolinario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawk on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawk's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawk pulls Apolinario in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Apolinario is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Apolinario is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apolinario trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apolinario trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Apolinario defends easily. #T1#
Hawk keeping full guard, as Apolinario tries to pass.
Apolinario is working hard here to advance position.
Apolinario pushing down on Hawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apolinario wants to free his trapped foot but Hawk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Apolinario is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is staying active underneath Apolinario, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Apolinario wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Apolinario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Apolinario is working for a kimura but Hawk is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apolinario prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk is not content to let Apolinario control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apolinario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawk avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Hawk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Apolinario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Apolinario shoots and misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apolinario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Apolinario. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Apolinario tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apolinario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolinario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with an outside leg kick.
Apolinario is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apolinario fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apolinario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apolinario walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.#KD2#
Hawk sends Apolinario crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hawk is motioning to the referee to let Apolinario up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Apolinario is rocked!
Apolinario shoots and misses
and Hawk rattles Apolinario with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Apolinario tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hawk dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Apolinario stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Byzantium 15
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk misses with the combination.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.#T1#
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Lopez throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopez.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawk steps away.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Hawk throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Lopez defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a left to the body.
Hawk cracks Lopez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk checks a leg kick.
As Lopez looks to move away, Hawk throws a big counter combo but Lopez just gets out of the way.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawk scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawk's head.
Hawk lands a jab.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a left hand
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lopez misses with a leg kick.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Hawk lands a big uppercut and Lopez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lopez looks OK. Hawk waves Lopez back to his feet!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
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 missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?#T2#
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk checks a low kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.#T3#
Hawk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez is looking for the big counter here.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk scores with a leg kick.
Hawk misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawk tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez feints a counter leg kick.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Hawk.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook 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.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD#
Hawk lands a big uppercut and Lopez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lopez looks OK. Hawk waves Lopez back to his feet!
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawk drops Lopez with a naaaaasty hook - Lopez is in real trouble here! Hawk dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany shoots and misses
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rich Mahogany seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.#CUT#It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
Mahogany shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
Hawk lands with a hook. Mahogany tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Mahogany moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Hawk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahogany! Hawk lets Mahogany back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mahogany is rocked!#T1#
A low kick from Mahogany misses
and Hawk counters with a crisp right that sends Mahogany to the canvas! Hawk follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Hawk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: Ash Presents: Welterweights
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk lands the left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McDermott needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
McDermott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDermott thinking.
Hawk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDermott doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawk circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McDermott clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Hawk lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
McDermott clinches up against the cage.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Hawk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
McDermott clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hawk prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hawk breaks from the clinch.
Hawk scores with a hook.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Hawk drops McDermott with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McDermott looks back up at him and smiles so Hawk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDermott tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks McDermott badly! He tries to strike back but Hawk puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks McDermott out cold! Oh man, McDermott will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: A&E's MARQUEE 3
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Hawk.
Kolesov throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Kolesov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Evgeny Kolesov has been cut.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolesov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kolesov misses the target.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Hawk drops Kolesov with a beautiful combination! Kolesov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawk is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kolesov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolesov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a right hand from hell and Kolesov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
A relieved looking Ethan 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.

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Best has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Best's ribs.
Best moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Best tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Best throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best misses with a combination
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best closes the distance looking to clinch
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Best tries to clinch but Hawk moves away
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Best closes the distance but Hawk moves to the side
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Best tries to clinch
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Best tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk sets himself, and Best steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawk avoids it this time.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best darts in trying to clinch
letting Hawk counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Best rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Best lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk dodges an elbow strike from Best.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Best's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Best improves position.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Best swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Best misses with some punches.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Best is controlling the position. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Best misses with a knee strike.
Best tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Best lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Best, against the cage.
Hawk tries to circle away but Best has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk pushes Best back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Best throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawk blocks it with crossed arms.
Best scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks the elbow strike.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Best or not.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Best.
Best swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Best.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Best's head.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Best misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Best has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Best lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Best misses with a hook from the clinch.
Best misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan 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.#R2#
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Best misses with an uppercut
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces Best off the cage and back into range.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Best can do to turn this around?
Best looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Best scores with a nice strike.
Best swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Hawk slips under a jab from Best.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Best.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Best.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Best misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best misses with a right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Best catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Best digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk digs a good body shot into Best's ribs.
Best 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 scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Best wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Best misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Best.
Best uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Best throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Best throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Best moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Best throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Best's ribs.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Best rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Best waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Best drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Best controls the action.
Best lands an elbow inside.
Best takes a shot to the head.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Best's elbow.
Best gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Best to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Best.
Best swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Best tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Best lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Best throws an off balance right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk throws a combination. Best tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Best is rocked!
Hawk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Best to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Best looks to clinch but Hawk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Best taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Post fight, Ethan Hawk stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the good fight, Best, and I wish you the best of luck in future contests.'.

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS RD1
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Besic looks to clinch
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Besic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Besic avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Besic. That snapped Hawk's head back.
A slow jab from Besic misses its intended target.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Besic shakes it off.
Besic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Besic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Besic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Besic misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.

Besic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Besic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Besic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Besic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Besic misses with some punches.
Besic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Besic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Besic.

Besic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Besic looks to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Besic throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besic tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Besic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawk lands a slapping body shot.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Besic.
Besic misses the shot to the body.

Besic closes the distance and clinches.
Hawk leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Hawk's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Besic backwards.
Besic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!

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