Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 97
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
The fighters circling - Hawkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poutine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
Poutine shoots for a takedown but Hawkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poutine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Poutine avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Poutine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poutine somewhat.#T1#
Poutine has a takedown stuffed.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Poutine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hawkins as Poutine shoots in.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poutine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Hawkins.
A cross from Hawkins lands.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Poutine tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Poutine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Poutine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Hawkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins takes a swing at Poutine's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Hawkins. No joy for Poutine on that attempt. #T2#
Poutine dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Poutine's head and hops out.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Poutine's shoulder, as Poutine tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poutine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Poutine moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Poutine misses.
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!
Poutine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poutine fails to land the takedown.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poutine wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poutine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poutine closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Poutine pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poutine just misses with a punch to the body.
Poutine pushes Hawkins away with a front kick.#T3#
Poutine fails with a takedown attempt.
Poutine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaun Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Poutine counters with an inside leg kick.
Poutine moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawkins misses its target.
Poutine defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Poutine throws a counter combo.
Hawkins works Poutine's body with a nice hook.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a hook but Poutine blocks it.
Poutine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Poutine.
Poutine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poutine goes for a double leg but Hawkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawkins continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poutine.#T4#
Poutine has his takedown stuffed
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poutine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poutine doesn't seem bothered though.
Poutine slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Poutine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poutine tries to clinch up.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Poutine. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Poutine misses the shot to the body.
Poutine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poutine slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Poutine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Shaun Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poutine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins cracks Poutine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
Hawkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Poutine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poutine defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Poutine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Poutine ducked under it nicely.
Poutine shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poutine misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poutine can do to turn this around?
Poutine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Poutine is breathing heavily.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Poutine throws a fast counter high kick but Hawkins manages to duck under it in time.
Poutine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Poutine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins 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.
Poutine moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poutine with the counter takedown but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Poutine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!#CL2#
Poutine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poutine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poutine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poutine tries to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling the position.
Poutine tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Poutine is trying to pull guard but Hawkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poutine blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Poutine fails to pull guard. #TD#
Hawkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poutine is trying to control Hawkins's posture but Hawkins avoids it. #SU#
Hawkins stands up.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Poutine avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Poutine's shoulder, as Poutine tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins lands with a hook. Poutine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poutine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Poutine is looking to clinch.
Poutine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Hawkins sets himself, and Poutine steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawkins avoids it this time.
Poutine is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poutine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.#T4#
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Poutine.
It looked like Hawkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poutine throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poutine.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poutine is looking to clinch.
Poutine throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Hawkins throws a jab when Poutine was well out of range.
Poutine staying out of range there.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Poutine darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Poutine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hawkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Hawkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poutine fails with the takedown.
Pat Poutine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poutine closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Poutine pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins leaves Poutine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shaun Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Poutine.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Poutine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutine shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poutine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poutine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poutine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Poutine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hawkins misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Poutine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Poutine saw that one coming.
Poutine with the counter takedown but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poutine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poutine tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins swings for the body but Poutine moves out of range.
Poutine ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Poutine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Poutine unleashes a big counter combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Poutine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poutine throws the kick towards the body but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Poutine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Poutine.
A combination from Poutine does no damage.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poutine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poutine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poutine.#T3#
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poutine moves away.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Poutine saw that one coming.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poutine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
Poutine misses with a head kick.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Poutine moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Poutine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poutine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poutine misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Hawkins misses. #T4#
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Poutine moves out of range.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poutine.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Poutine is out of range.
Poutine staying out of range there.
Shaun Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Poutine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Poutine slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Poutine moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Poutine wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.
Pat Poutine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawkins, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Joly with a hook.
Joly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Joly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Joly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Joly.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Joly's head but Joly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Joly forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joly is working Hawkins over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Joly.
A right handed body shot lands from Joly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joly.#T1#
Hawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joly misses with a body punch.
Joly misses with a body punch.
Joly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawkins controls his hands.
Joly is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joly down to the mat. Joly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Joly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkins.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Joly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Joly does it's job there.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins misses with a hook. Joly ducked under it nicely.
Joly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Joly sends Hawkins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joly is motioning to the referee to let Hawkins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hawkins is rocked!#T2#
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!
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Joly finish him?
Joly throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hawkins clean off his feet! He's out cold! Joly stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Sebastian Joly!

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Hawkins takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.
Skinner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Skinner throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Skinner ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
Skinner looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Skinner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Skinner moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Skinner clinches up with Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skinner's elbow.
Hawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skinner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skinner takes a shot to the head.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skinner prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Skinner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner scores with a hook to the body. Hawkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Skinner rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Skinner. #CUT2#It looks like Shaun Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Skinner avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Skinner.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Hawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Skinner controls his hands.
Hawkins tries to throw a body punch but Skinner avoids it by throwing Hawkins back against the cage.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins has Skinner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skinner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skinner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawkins's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skinner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.
Skinner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Skinner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Skinner drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Hawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.
Skinner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkins throws a hook but Skinner blocks it.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Skinner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Skinner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skinner moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hawkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Skinner. #T1#
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner. #BC#
Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skinner digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Hawkins moves forwards but Skinner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Skinner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawkins with a body shot.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Skinner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawkins. Hawkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Skinner blocks a jab.
Hawkins takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Skinner.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skinner.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Hawkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Skinner moved out of range nicely.
Skinner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skinner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skinner.
Skinner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins avoids the elbow strike from Skinner, against the cage. #T4#
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkinss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Skinner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Hawkins is rocked!
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skinner prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Skinner blocking some punches.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun Hawkins's cut.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hawkins slips a jab from Skinner.
Hawkins throwing a counter right hand but Skinner manages to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Skinner moves into range and clinches up with Hawkins.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Skinner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins misses with a body punch. #T1#
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skinner moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Skinner ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skinner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Skinner moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Hawkins. #CL2#
Skinner moves into the clinch successfully.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner prevents a body shot from Hawkins.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Skinner has him pinned against the cage.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Shug Skinner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Hawkins wants the takedown. Skinner is fighting it off but Hawkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skinner's guard against the cage.

Skinner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hawkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Skinner lands a jab.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Skinner moves into range and clinches up with Hawkins.
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Hawkins shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner. #T4#
Hawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaun Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shug Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skinner 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shug Skinner!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Shug Skinner!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shug Skinner!

Shug Skinner wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021

#R1#
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uluwehi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Uluwehi is just out of range.
Uluwehi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uluwehi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Hawkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Uluwehi does no damage.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Uluwehi misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Uluwehi. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Uluwehi.
Hawkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Uluwehi blocks a jab.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Uluwehi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Hawkins throws a hook but Uluwehi avoids it easily.
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uluwehi's head.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uluwehi.
Uluwehi walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins lunges at Uluwehi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uluwehi's hand.
Uluwehi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Uluwehi.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Hawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins throws a hook but Uluwehi avoids it easily.
Uluwehi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Uluwehi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uluwehi takes one to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Uluwehi misses with a double jab.
Uluwehi throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Uluwehi moves out of range.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Uluwehi is just out of range.
Uluwehi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uluwehi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uluwehi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uluwehi throws a series of punches but Hawkins avoids them all with ease.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Uluwehi's head but Uluwehi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins cracks Uluwehi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uluwehi misses with a few strikes there.
Uluwehi moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Uluwehi's head but Uluwehi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Uluwehi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins lunges at Uluwehi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uluwehi's hand.
Hawkins misses with a left hand
and Uluwehi counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Uluwehi is out of range.
Uluwehi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uluwehi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uluwehi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Uluwehi ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uluwehi.
A little jabbing left from Hawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uluwehi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uluwehi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins jabs Uluwehi right on the nose. Uluwehi blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Uluwehi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uluwehi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shaun Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uluwehi moves away.
Uluwehi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Uluwehi to the canvas! Uluwehi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hawkins keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021

#R1#
Uluwehi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uluwehi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Uluwehi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Uluwehi is looking to stand back up but Hawkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Uluwehi. #REVB#
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Uluwehi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins is nestled in close to Uluwehi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins working Uluwehi over with strikes.
Uluwehi trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up. #T1#
Nice strikes from Hawkins there.
Uluwehi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawkins is nestled in close to Uluwehi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkins is trying to control. Uluwehi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uluwehi is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Hawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uluwehi wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins winds up and cracks Uluwehi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uluwehi!
Hawkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Uluwehi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Uluwehi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hawkins land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hawkins stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 64
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawkins looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hawkins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hawkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones looking for a sweep but Hawkins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hawkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Hawkins.
Hawkins controlling his opponent.
Hawkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hawkins raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#T1#
Hawkins cracks Jones with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Marcum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcum scores with a body shot.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcum has hold of Hawkins's hands but Hawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcum trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marcum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkins is working away from the top position though.
Marcum wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins controlling the action here.
Marcum tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Hawkins thows a huge punch but Marcum dodges it nicely. #T1#
Marcum tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marcum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkins drops an elbow to the side of Marcum's head.
Hawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawkins prevents Marcum from improving his position.
Hawkins working over Marcum with some ground and pound. Marcum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawkins prevents Marcum from improving his position.
Marcum is staying active underneath Hawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marcum tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg. #T2#
Hawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Hawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawkins blocks the strikes from Marcum.
Hawkins slips a nice elbow through Marcum's hands, connecting with Marcum's forehead.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Marcum is defending well.
Hawkins is thwarting Marcum's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcum keeps working.
Hawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Marcum trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawkins prevents Marcum from improving his position.
Hawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawkins winds up and cracks Marcum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Marcum is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Hawkins there.
Hawkins is thwarting Marcum's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Marcum struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Marcum looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hawkins tries to roll but Marcum sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hawkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marcum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marcum wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
Marcum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawkins scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marcum has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcum working a defensive guard but Hawkins passes into half guard.
Marcum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marcum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Marcum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Marcum looking to pass the guard.
Shaun Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawkins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkins is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hawkins is pushing down on Marcum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marcum is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marcum trying to control from the bottom.
Marcum has hold of Hawkins's hands but Hawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcum can do to turn this around?
Hawkins working over Marcum with some ground and pound. Marcum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marcum won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount. #T2#
Marcum trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marcum regains half guard.
Hawkins passes into side control, despite Marcum's attempt to control the position.
Marcum is looking for a sweep.
Marcum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hawkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hawkins is refusing to be controlled, as Marcum sits in half guard. #T3#
Hawkins tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.
Marcum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcum is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marcum is looking to advance position but Hawkins won't allow it.
Marcum working the head and body with strikes.
Marcum is just content to waste time from the top position. Hawkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcum on the ground.
Hawkins is looking to sweep but instead, Marcum has passed into half guard. #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.
Marcum wants to take a breather but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
Marcum wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Marcum being controlled here momentarily.
Marcum wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Hawkins dominated that second round.
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#
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcum tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Marcum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawkins smiles and moves away.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Marcum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Marcum.#TD#
Hawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Marcum trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Marcum being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marcum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivan Marcum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawkins is working Marcum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawkins cracks Marcum with a solid left hand.
Hawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marcum's head.
Marcum trying to control the position.
Hawkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marcum's guard.
Marcum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!#SUB2#
Marcum is looking for the choke from the back position but Hawkins is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hawkins fending off the submission attempt from Marcum.
Marcum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcum missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Hawkins wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hawkins is in a bad position with Marcum working for a choke. Hawkins manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Marcum keeps moving. #T4#
Marcum keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Hawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcum is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shaun Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcum is one step ahead there.
Marcum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawkins's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcum is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.

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 Shaun Hawkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawkins, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 39
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
St Georges with a nice cross.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
St Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St Georges scores with a body shot.
St Georges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Georges to the mat! St Georges manages to get full guard.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins postures up and lands a big shot to St Georges's brow.
Hawkins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
St Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins working some strikes from top position.
Hawkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkins on the ground.#T1#
Hawkins lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins slips nicely into half guard.
St Georges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Georges tries to get out of the position.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
St Georges tries to roll over but Hawkins keeps him under control.
Hawkins is trying to control. St Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
St Georges is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Hawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but St Georges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Hawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Georges trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from St Georges misses.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre St Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Georges tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Georges to the ground. St Georges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for St Georges.
St Georges swinging wildly here.
St Georges leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Georges throws a big counter combination but Hawkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Georges looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Georges as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Georges but St Georges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
St Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
St Georges leaves Hawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins looks for a takedown but St Georges sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
St Georges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
St Georges tries to counter with a takedown but Hawkins is quick to defend against it.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Georges pinned against the cage. St Georges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Georges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St Georges throws a series of punches but Hawkins avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from St Georges misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Georges. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from St Georges.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
St Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawkins sprawls and moves away.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Georges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
St Georges moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. St Georges tries to sprawl out of it but Hawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Georges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from St Georges does no damage.
Hawkins feints the counter takedown.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but St Georges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from St Georges. Those never looked like landing.
St Georges stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaun Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges circles away easily
and St Georges counters with a nice body shot.
Hawkins throws a hook but St Georges avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?#T2#
St Georges lands a nice looking body shot.
St Georges takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Georges tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Georges to the ground. St Georges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Georges misses with a double jab.
Hawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
St Georges is looking to wear down Hawkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Georges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Georges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Georges fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Georges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
No joy there for St Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierre St Georges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins dives in and grabs St Georges's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Georges pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from St Georges.
St Georges stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
St Georges misses with a wild combination.
St Georges moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
St Georges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says St Georges as he avoids it easily. #T4#
St Georges throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and St Georges holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
St Georges prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
St Georges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
St Georges breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre St Georges dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
St Georges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Georges pinned against the cage. St Georges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawkins shoots in for a double leg but St Georges sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
St Georges throws a big counter combination but Hawkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
St Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Georges connects with a body shot that sends Hawkins's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but St Georges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
St Georges misses with a double jab.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
St Georges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Georges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Georges moves to clinch but Hawkins breaks away #TD2#
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Hawkins trying to control but St Georges is working from the bottom.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
St Georges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins distracts St Georges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but St Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but St Georges keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Georges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from St Georges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawkins.
St Georges swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
St Georges wants to clinch but Hawkins slips to the side#TD2#
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Hawkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawkins is in close to St Georges's body, working some short punches and elbows.
St Georges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St Georges throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges circles away easily
and St Georges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre St Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
St Georges looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
St Georges tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but St Georges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Georges.
St Georges tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
St Georges gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shaun Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Georges can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Georges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.

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 Pierre St Georges.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Georges, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre St Georges!
After the fight, Pierre St Georges was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1#
Hawkins darts in looking for a takedown but Phommathep gets double underhooks and turns Hawkins into the cage.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but Phommathep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vanna Phommathep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Hawkins.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but Phommathep shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Phommathep moves into the clinch successfully.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phommathep fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Phommathep pulls guard.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Phommathep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phommathep looking to control.
Hawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phommathep's head.#SUB#
Phommathep has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Phommathep is keeping the position.#T3#
Hawkins working some strikes from top position.
Phommathep definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phommathep bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkins's guard. #REVR#
Hawkins controlling the position.
Phommathep trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Phommathep is really struggling to control Hawkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phommathep with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Phommathep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Phommathep is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawkins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hawkins looking to improve position, pressing down on Phommathep's thigh with his hand. Phommathep seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hawkins paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hawkins's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Phommathep picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vanna Phommathep!
An out of breath Vanna Phommathep thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 22
Date: Apr 12, 2021

#R1#
Moossaka moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Moossaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moossaka throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hawkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moossaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moossaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Moossaka keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws an elbow that misses. Moossaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawkins's guard. Nice move by Moossaka!#REVB#
Moossaka wanted to stand there but Hawkins had control of the position. #T1#
Hawkins pulls Moossaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Moossaka from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.
Hawkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moossaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moossaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moossaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawkins. #T3#
Moossaka keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins postures up in Moossaka's guard and throws a big left but Moossaka blocks it.
Moossaka controls Hawkins momentarily but Hawkins frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moossaka is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Jake Moossaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Moossaka.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Moossaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moossaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hawkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Moossaka keeps moving.
Hawkins with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moossaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins stands up over Moossaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkins stands and throws Moossaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moossaka prevents Hawkins from improving position.
Hawkins trying to control the position but Moossaka is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Hawkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moossaka looks to clinch #TD#
and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moossaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawkins misses with a head shot. Moossaka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawkins throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moossaka keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Shaun Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Moossaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Hawkins throws an elbow that misses. Moossaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawkins's guard. Nice move by Moossaka!#REVB#
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moossaka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Moossaka is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Hawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Moossaka's brow.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Moossaka keeps moving.
Hawkins prevents Moossaka from getting back to his feet.
Moossaka trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hawkins throwing strikes from guard but Moossaka blocks nicely. #T3#
Moossaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Moossaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hawkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moossaka has passed into side control.
Hawkins tries to buck Moossaka off but Moossaka is having none of it.
Hawkins is trying to control Moossaka's posture but Moossaka avoids it.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moossaka can do to turn this around?
Hawkins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Moossaka.
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Hawkins is trying to control Moossaka's posture but Moossaka avoids it.
Hawkins tries to bench press Moossaka off him but Moossaka keeps the position.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moossaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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 Shaun Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moossaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moossaka scores with a three punch combo!
Moossaka wants to clinch#TD#
and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moossaka won't be happy with that.
Hawkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Moossaka bucks up and tries to throw Hawkins off but instead Hawkins has got his back!
Moossaka finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawkins landing punches. #T1#
Hawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Moossaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moossaka is bucking up trying to escape but Hawkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moossaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Moossaka tries to reverse the position but Hawkins maintains control.
Hawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Hawkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moossaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to control but Moossaka wriggling away.
Hawkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins throws some wild stikes that Moossaka manages to avoid easily.
Hawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jake Moossaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hawkins with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawkins landing punches. #ROC#Moossaka is rocked!
Moossaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hawkins.
Hawkins trying to control but Moossaka is having none of it.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moossaka is still in real trouble! Can Hawkins finish him?
Hawkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moossaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkins looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawkins looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Hawkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shaun Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee warns Moossaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawkins loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Moossaka scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hawkins land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hawkins stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hawkins!

Event: Highland 12
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Hawkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jammer is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Hawkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jammer prevents Hawkins from moving into mount.
Hawkins takes a little break here. Jammer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jammer some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins trying to control the position but Jammer is working away.
Hawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Jammer's head but Jammer avoids it well.#T1#
Jammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hawkins's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins thows a huge punch but Jammer dodges it nicely.
Hawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jammer tries to kick Hawkins off but Hawkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawkins working over Jammer with some ground and pound. Jammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jammer.
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Jammer is retaining full guard.
Hawkins preventing the sweep.
Hawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jammer has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jammer keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Jammer punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Hawkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Jammer is defending well.
Still in half guard, Hawkins seems content to control.
Jammer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Jammer controls the action.#T4##SUB#
Jammer has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hawkins is in real trouble here. Jammer gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hawkins is tapping out! Jammer wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dirk Jammer!

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