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Event:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Marcum misses with an uppercut.
Marcum misses with a hook to the body
and Jammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcum tries for a takedown but Jammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jammer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marcum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcum was well out of range. Poor timing from Jammer.
Marcum swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marcum.
Jammer looks to throw the jab but Marcum is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcum looks to land a left hand but Jammer moved out of range nicely.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Jammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcum.
Jammer thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Marcum misses
and Jammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Jammer is just out of range.
Ivan Marcum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jammer moves away from the strike by Marcum.
Marcum misses with a body punch
and Jammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jammer slips a straight right by Marcum.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammer manages to avoid it.
Jammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcum misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcum misses with a hook to the body
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirk Jammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcum throws a hook to the side of Jammer's head but Jammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Jammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcum misses with a body shot.
Marcum cracks Jammer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Marcum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcum throws a body punch but Jammer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jammer misses its target.
It looks like Jammer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcum.
Jammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jammer finds it's way through Marcum's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcum in his tracks.
Marcum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Marcum tries to counter it with a takedown but Jammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcum pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Marcum feints and as Jammer raises his hands in defense, Marcum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marcum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marcum's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Marcum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcum wants to pass to mount but Jammer is defending the position.
Jammer is trying is best to control the position here.
Marcum is keen to just control but Jammer is a slippery customer.
Jammer is doing well to control the position and prevent Marcum from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Marcum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcum throwing shots but Jammer is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jammer wants to control but Marcum is keeping busy.
Jammer keeping hold of Marcum's head, controlling as best he can.
Marcum is looking to take a break and control but Jammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jammer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcum trying to mount his opponent but Jammer defends it.
Jammer is not content to let Marcum control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Marcum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Marcum cracks Jammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Jammer. Beautiful body shot.
Marcum swings widly with a right hand
and Jammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Marcum.
Jammer loads up on a big right hand but Marcum slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Marcum misses its intended target.
Jammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcum. Jammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.#T1#
A left lands for Marcum.
Marcum shoots and misses
and Jammer counters with a straight right hand.
Marcum misses the body punch
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcum.
Marcum shoots in and drives through. Jammer sprawls well.
Jammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jammer misses with a straight right.
Marcum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcum.
Marcum throws a big shot that misses.
Jammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirk Jammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Marcum.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Marcum.
Marcum shoots in looking for a takedown. Jammer tries to sprawl out of it but Marcum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum scores with a jab to the head.
Marcum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcum misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Marcum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jammer but Jammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Marcum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jammer on the side of the head.
Jammer throws an overhand right that lands on Marcum's shoulder, as Marcum tries to avoid the shot.
Marcum misses with a lunging right hand
and Jammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jammer connects with a crisp jab.
Marcum misses with a wild body shot.
Marcum throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Marcum misses.
Marcum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcum throws a body punch but Jammer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum thuds a left hand into Jammer's body.
Marcum misses with a left hand
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirk Jammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jammer.
It looked like Jammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcum.
Marcum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jammer moves away.
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 Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marcum with a poor takedown
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Jammer is just out of range.
Marcum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jammer moves away.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammer manages to avoid it.
Jammer avoids the body shot from Marcum.
Marcum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jammer.
Jammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jammer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Jammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dirk Jammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Marcum.#TD2#
Marcum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jammer's guard.
Jammer is pulling down on Marcum's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Jammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marcum wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving. #SUB#
Jammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Jammer is pulling down on Marcum's head. It's preventing any offense from Marcum, at least for the moment.
Jammer 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##T2#
Jammer trying to control the pace.
Marcum wants to improve his position but Jammer is controlling well.
Jammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jammer is thwarting Marcum's attempts to control the position.
Jammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marcum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Jammer stays in close to Marcum's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jammer has managed to get both his arms back between Marcum's legs - danger averted.
Jammer postures up and lands a big shot to Marcum's brow.
Jammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Jammer has Marcum pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jammer is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcum trying to control the position.
Marcum looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcum, not yet.
Marcum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marcum is trying to control the position but Jammer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Jammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jammer 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jammer! |
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Event:
Highland 62
Date: Jun 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Marcum slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp keeps Marcum at a distance using the push kick.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Knapp is just out of range.
Marcum just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Knapp's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knapp misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Knapp.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Marcum ducks down to avoid it.
Marcum misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp scores with a head kick. Marcum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Marcum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knapp trying to control from the bottom.
Knapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcum on the ground.
Marcum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Marcum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.
Marcum uses his free foot to push down on Knapp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knapp.
Marcum tries to control but Knapp wriggling away.
Knapp tries to reverse the position but Marcum maintains control.
Knapp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marcum with the ground and pound from mount.
Knapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knapp tries to get out of the position.
Knapp swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marcum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marcum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Marcum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knapp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marcum scoring with strikes but Knapp is staying in there. #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!
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Knapp is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Marcum locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Knapp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Marcum!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Marcum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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! |
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