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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Hawkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mclovin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mclovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Mclovin looks for a takedown but Hawkins sprawls well.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mclovin.#TD#
Mclovin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawkins to the mat! Hawkins manages to get full guard.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mclovin passes into half guard.
Hawkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclovin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hawkins is trying to control but can't.
Mclovin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclovin lands a nice short elbow.
Mclovin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mclovin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mclovin 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.
Mclovin drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins wants to control but Mclovin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mclovin pulls his head out easily.
Hawkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mclovin is working away from the top position though.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins is looking to control Mclovin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Mclovin lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Mclovin working over Hawkins with some ground and pound. Hawkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mclovin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Mclovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mclovin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mclovin working Hawkins over with strikes.
Mclovin trying to control the action but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Hawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Mclovin is thwarting Hawkins's attempts to control the position.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mclovin.
Hawkins tries to kick Mclovin off but Mclovin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawkins tries to get to full guard but Mclovin has control of the leg. #T3#
Mclovin working Hawkins over with strikes.
Hawkins tries to roll over but Mclovin keeps him under control.
Mclovin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mclovin throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Mclovin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Mclovin from advancing to side control.
Mclovin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins is looking to get back to full guard here but Mclovin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hawkins is looking to reverse the position.
Hawkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mclovin.
Hawkins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mclovin.
Mclovin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mclovin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mclovin landing strikes.
Mclovin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hawkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mclovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclovin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Mclovin crashes against the mat.
Mclovin works to advance to full mount. Hawkins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin cracks Hawkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hawkins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hawkins is squirming around, avoiding Mclovin's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Mclovin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mclovin misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mclovin.
Mclovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mclovin fails to land the takedown.
Mclovin misses with a body shot.
Hawkins dives in and grabs Mclovin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mclovin pushes down on Hawkins's head and hops out.
It looked like Mclovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conner Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclovin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins, which made it look bad.
Hawkins throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawkins tries to avoid it but Mclovin 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 Conner Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkins can do to turn this around?#T1##CL#
Mclovin closes the distance and pushes Hawkins back into the cage.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mclovin tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mclovin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins is stalling here.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Mclovin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins lands an uppercut.
Hawkins prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Hawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Mclovin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mclovin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mclovin scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head. #BC#
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins stuns Mclovin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Mclovin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclovin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Mclovin moves out of range easily.
Hawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Mclovin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mclovin shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mclovin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawkins!
Mclovin misses with a looping left.
Hawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mclovin lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkins off balance momentarily.
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Mclovin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
Hawkins stalling the fight.
Hawkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mclovin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hawkins can turn it around.
Hawkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mclovin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Hawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Mclovin clinches with his opponent.
Mclovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mclovin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mclovin tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Mclovin back against the cage.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Mclovin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mclovin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawkins's elbow. #T4##TD2#
Hawkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mclovin uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mclovin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mclovin throwing strikes but missing.
Mclovin wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mclovin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclovin connects with a couple of short punches.
Mclovin lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Mclovin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mclovin rushes Hawkins and presses him up against the cage.
Mclovin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawkins slips a jab and a cross from Mclovin.
Hawkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Hawkins.
Mclovin avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclovin circles away.
The fighters circling - Mclovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mclovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mclovin dives in and grabs Hawkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes down on Mclovin's head and hops out.
Mclovin looks to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthew Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Mclovin wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Mclovin is avoiding it.
#T1#
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Mclovin tries to sprawl out of it but Hawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mclovin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mclovin misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
Mclovin keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclovin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Mclovin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mclovin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mclovin dives into side control.
#REVB#
Hawkins is looking to regain half guard here but Mclovin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Mclovin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Mclovin working the head and body with strikes.
Mclovin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Hawkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins is looking for a sweep.
Mclovin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Mclovin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mclovin working the ground and pound.
Mclovin landing strikes. #T3#
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mclovin.
Hawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Mclovin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclovin working the strikes but Hawkins uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mclovin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Mclovin is controlling well.
#T4#
Mclovin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Hawkins trying to control but Mclovin postures up.
Hawkins has his hands clasped together around Mclovin's back. He's all about the action.
Mclovin slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Mclovin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawkins is trying to control but can't.
Conner Mclovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Matthew Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mclovin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Mclovin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mclovin, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conner Mclovin!
A pretty intense looking Conner Mclovin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from Boryszko.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boryszko.#CL#
Boryszko moves into the clinch.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Boryszko won't allow it.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boryszko misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Hawkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hawkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boryszko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boryszko throwing strikes from guard but Hawkins blocks nicely.
Boryszko trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Boryszko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Boryszko wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving. #SU#
Boryszko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krzesimir Boryszko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Boryszko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Krzesimir Boryszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boryszko's waist but Boryszko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawkins off to one side. #CL2#
Hawkins forces Boryszko back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Boryszko.
Still in the clinch, Boryszko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boryszko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards. #T2#
Boryszko lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Boryszko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boryszko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boryszko misses with the head strike.
Boryszko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boryszko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krzesimir Boryszko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryszko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Hawkins is rocked!
Boryszko misses the jab.
Hawkins has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Boryszko moves into the clinch.
Boryszko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boryszko lands a body shot. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boryszko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boryszko.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boryszko is defending well.
Boryszko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boryszko - that landed with a thud.
Hawkins looks winded!
Nice body punch from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a shoulder strike.
Hawkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boryszko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hawkins can turn it around.
Boryszko lands with a right to the head.
Hawkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boryszko prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boryszko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boryszko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Boryszko.
Hawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Boryszko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boryszko lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boryszko.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryszko finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Boryszko.
Hawkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkins can't get the takedown.
Boryszko lands a shoulder strike.
Boryszko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boryszko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boryszko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Boryszko - that landed with a thud.
Boryszko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boryszko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Boryszko lands a shoulder strike.
Boryszko scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
Boryszko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Boryszko.
Boryszko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boryszko lands a right hand.
Boryszko is leaning against Hawkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boryszko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzesimir Boryszko dominated that round.
That's time! Boryszko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boryszko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hawkins to the canvas! Hawkins doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boryszko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzesimir Boryszko!
A victorious Krzesimir Boryszko 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: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
Burns tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawkins!
#CUT#It looks like Alex Burns has been cut.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkins finish him?
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Burns fails with the takedown.#T1#
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthew Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burns.
An inside leg kick from Hawkins misses.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Hawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Hawkins shoots in.#T2#
Hawkins tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burns throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hawkins postures up.
Hawkins wants to stand but Burns is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.#T3#
Hawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Burns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawkins.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Burns's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hawkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burns!
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins drags him back down.
Hawkins working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Hawkins keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Burns prevents Hawkins from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
Hawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burns tries to buck Hawkins off but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins wants to stand but Burns has his arm trapped.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Matthew Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkins tries to stand but Burns is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Burns pulls guard.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burns for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Hawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Burns avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
Matthew Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Burns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawkins with a body shot.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Burns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns. #CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Hawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins can't break the clinch.
Hawkins is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.#TD2#
Burns pulls guard successfully.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawkins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Burns postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkins working a defensive guard here.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Hawkins has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
Burns won't allow Hawkins to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Hawkins up against the cage.
Hawkins jumps guard but Burns stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins tries to stall but Burns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burns can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawkins uses from the top position.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Burns controls Hawkins momentarily but Hawkins frees himself.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Burns 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.
Hawkins stops Burns from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burns! |
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