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Event:
MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Somer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Hawkins clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Somer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins shoots and misses
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hawkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Somer manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somer, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Somer trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Somer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawkins! #REVB#
Somer is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Somer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Somer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somer is trying to get back to half guard.
Somer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Somer wants to control the action here but instead Hawkins manages to pass to full mount!
Somer tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer is trying to escape the mount.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Somer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Somer tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somer wants to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Somer is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hawkins wants to finish this one by submission but Somer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawkins.
Somer is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Somer regains half guard.
Somer wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Somer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Somer is squirming around nicely.
Somer manages to control the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Hawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hawkins fails with the takedown
letting Somer counter with a right hand.
Somer throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hawkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Somer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Somer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trouble Somer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Hawkins.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Somer circles away easily
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Somer breaks the clinch.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Somer is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Somer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawkins! Somer lets Hawkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
Hawkins shoots in but Somer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Somer keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Somer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Somer keeps it at a distance.
Somer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawkins wants to clinch but Somer slips to the side#KD#
and Somer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawkins! Somer lets Hawkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hawkins is rocked!
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 leg kick
and Somer counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hawkins out cold! What a finish! Somer is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Somer! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 14
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Hawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Mohan throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mohan pushes Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hawkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hawkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mohan tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Mohan lands a right hand.
Hawkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mohan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Mohan jumps into guard, dragging Hawkins to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mohan is looking for a triangle but Hawkins pushes his legs off easily.
Mohan trying to control the position.
#T1#
Mohan wants to sweep here but Hawkins controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins controlling from the top position.
Mohan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Hawkins trying to control but Mohan is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mohan has Hawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Mohan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mohan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mohan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Mohan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawkins to the ground. Hawkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Mohan pushes him off.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Mohan.
Hawkins tries to counter with a clinch but Mohan shakes him off and moves away.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
And Hawkins responds with a good body kick, but Mohan manages to step out the way in time.
Hawkins goes for a double leg but Mohan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mohan continues to drive forward.
Mohan is looking for a counter combo.
Mohan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hawkins. Those never looked like landing.
Mohan stuns Hawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Mohan forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mohan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mohan drives through and clinches with Hawkins against the cage.
Mohan scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Mohan.
Hawkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mohan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mohan working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins looks winded!
Mohan stalls.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Mohan won't allow it.
#T4#
Hawkins jumps guard but Mohan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Mohan is controlling him.
Mohan tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Mohan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mohan scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Mohan pulls guard.
Mohan pulls Hawkins in to control the position.
Mohan looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Mohan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mohan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins defending against the ground and pound.
Hawkins regains half guard, as Mohan was trying to land strikes.
Hawkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mohan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mohan.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Mohan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Mohan looking to sit in guard and control but Hawkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawkins trying to control but Mohan is working from the bottom.
Mohan trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mohan wants to hit a sweep here but Hawkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mohan there!
Hawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mohan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hawkins prevents Mohan from getting the reversal.
Donnie Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mohan is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Mohan tries to control Hawkins's body but Hawkins pushes him off. Mohan squirms to his side and now Hawkins has his back!
Hawkins has the hooks in. Mohan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #ES#
Mohan manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mohan closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mohan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohan.
Mohan misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Mohan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins is trying to break free.
Mohan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mohan throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Mohan manages to get underhooks.
Mohan tries to land a knee to the head but 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!
Mohan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohan is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mohan down to the mat. Mohan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohan misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Mohan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mohan scores with a decent looking hook.
Mohan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mohan forces Hawkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Mohan is trying to pull guard but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Mohan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mohan has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mohan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mohan rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mohan. #T1#
Mohan gets through Hawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mohan manages to break the clinch.
Mohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
#TD2#
Hawkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mohan bucks up and tries to throw Hawkins off but instead Hawkins has got his back!
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohan is in bad spot here.
Mohan breaks Hawkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Mohan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mohan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mohan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohan is looking to get back to his feet here but Hawkins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mohan's back.
Mohan trying to control the hands but Hawkins breaks the grip.
Hawkins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Mohan wants to escape the position.
Mohan is working hard here to advance position.
Mohan trying to control the hands but Hawkins won't let him.
Hawkins controlling well, preventing Mohan from escaping the position.
Robert Mohan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hawkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mohan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4#
Mohan turns into Hawkins and is now in his guard.
Mohan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mohan preventing the sweep.
Donnie Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohan trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mohan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mohan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mohan!
Robert Mohan took some time post fight to say the following; 'Surinamese men are good when fighting, but even better in bed.'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Ibragimov Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibragimov Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ibragimov Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ibragimov Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ibragimov Ii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ibragimov Ii wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov Ii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ibragimov Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Hawkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hawkins is in guard.#REVB#
Hawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ibragimov Ii tries to buck Hawkins off but Hawkins is having none of it.#T1#
Ibragimov Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hawkins.
Ibragimov Ii 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.
Ibragimov Ii is working hard here to advance position.
Ibragimov Ii is not content to let Hawkins control the position.
Ibragimov Ii manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibragimov Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Ibragimov Ii.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ibragimov Ii is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hawkins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Ibragimov Ii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibragimov Ii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ibragimov Ii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ibragimov Ii is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibragimov Ii lands a couple of digs.
Ibragimov Ii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ibragimov Ii wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Ibragimov Ii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov Ii pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Ibragimov Ii works his way into side control.
Hawkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Hawkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hawkins taking a bit of punishment here - Ibragimov Ii scoring with strikes.
Ibragimov Ii has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ibragimov Ii raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ibragimov Ii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ibragimov Ii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Hawkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawkins looks winded!
Ibragimov Ii working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC#Hawkins is rocked!
Ibragimov Ii postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hawkins badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ibragimov Ii around the waist but Ibragimov Ii pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ibragimov Ii is the winner by TKO! Ibragimov Ii jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Ibragimov Ii!
A victorious Maxim Ibragimov Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ottoman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkins momentarily.
Hawkins closes the distance but Ottoman moves to the side
and Ottoman counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Hawkins has been cut.
Ottoman fakes the body blow, causing Hawkins to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hawkins goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Ottoman!
Fred Ottoman gave a mention to 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Austin with that takedown attempt.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Austin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Austin is in Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hawkins is trying to keep Austin in close.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Hawkins is pulling down on Austin's head. It's preventing any offense from Austin, at least for the moment.#T1#
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Austin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawkins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Austin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Austin is looking for a triangle here but Hawkins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hawkins trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkins on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Austin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Austin tries to get out of the position.
Hawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Austin!
Austin is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hawkins is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Austin is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Hawkins! |
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Event:
Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Listenoise rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Listenoise lands a left hand.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Listenoise won't allow it.
Listenoise tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Listenoise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Hawkins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Listenoise actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkins content to control rather than advance.
Listenoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Listenoise is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Listenoise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Listenoise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawkins pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Listenoise sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Listenoise actively working from the bottom here.
Listenoise tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Listenoise is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Listenoise looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Listenoise actively working from the bottom here.
Listenoise tries to get to full guard but Hawkins has control of the leg.
Hawkins is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Listenoise looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Listenoise looking for submissions off his back.
Listenoise looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Listenoise throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Listenoise wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Hawkins clinches up with Listenoise and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkins. #T3#
Listenoise lands a knee to the head.
Listenoise tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Listenoise lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Listenoise holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawkins drops back down to his feet.
Listenoise softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Listenoise has the dominant position.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Listenoise landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Listenoise putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Listenoise digs a right hand underneath Hawkins's ribcage. Hawkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Listenoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Listenoise looking to throw knees to the head but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Listenoise using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Listenoise throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Listenoise digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
Listenoise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hawkins blocks a body shot from Listenoise. #T4#
Listenoise misses with a hook to the ribs.
#KD2#
Listenoise drops Hawkins with a big knee straight up the middle! Hawkins is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Listenoise uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawkins has time to react.#ROC2#Hawkins is rocked!#CL2#
Listenoise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Listenoise.
Hawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Listenoise unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Listenoise lands with a right to the head.
Listenoise misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Listenoise manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Hawkins drops to the canvas! He's done! Listenoise goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pellinore Listenoise!
Pellinore Listenoise managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Neon Zombie, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Gamin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Hawkins has been cut.
Gamin looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
Gamin looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Gamin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawkins is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Hawkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gamin sprawls well initially but Hawkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hawkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gamin. #SU2#
Hawkins decides to return to a standing position.
Gamin dodges the punch combination from Hawkins.
Gamin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawkins manages to circle out of the way.
Gamin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Gamin is looking for a counter combo.
Gamin throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Gamin sprawls well.
Gamin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bon Gamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Hawkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gamin misses with the head strike.
Hawkins has Gamin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gamin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawkins up against the cage.
Gamin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bon Gamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Gamin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Gamin manages to break the clinch.
Gamin stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamin lands the left hand.#KD#
Gamin drops Hawkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawkins looks back up at him and smiles so Gamin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamin swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
BAM! Gamin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hawkins like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bon Gamin!
After winning the bout, Bon Gamin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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