PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Hawthorne (ranked 2635 p4p, 3227 weight class) and Angus MacDoughall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawthorne comes to the cage accompanied by Schism by Tool. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Angus MacDoughall was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hawthorne
vs
MacDoughall

190 cm
33
218
24 - 13 - 0

190 cm
23
215
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne cracks MacDoughall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawthorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawthorne moves out of range as MacDoughall strikes.
Hawthorne misses with a kick to the body
and MacDoughall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne moves away from the strike by MacDoughall.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacDoughall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but MacDoughall slips the punch.
MacDoughall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawthorne with a body shot.
MacDoughall throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
MacDoughall misses with a hook.
MacDoughall swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDoughall's head backwards.
MacDoughall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into MacDoughall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
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!
MacDoughall misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Hawthorne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDoughall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacDoughall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
MacDoughall looks to land a right hand but Hawthorne moved out of range.
MacDoughall throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawthorne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacDoughall.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
MacDoughall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
MacDoughall lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from MacDoughall misses.
MacDoughall misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne is looking to counter punch.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by MacDoughall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but MacDoughall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDoughall.
Jab, jab by MacDoughall - just one landing.
MacDoughall throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDoughall throws a leg kick but Hawthorne checks it.
MacDoughall misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawthorne at a distance.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacDoughall. That did some damage!
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
MacDoughall swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
MacDoughall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall throws a leg kick that misses.
MacDoughall lands the left hand.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
MacDoughall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawthorne defending well as MacDoughall loads up on a big left hand.
MacDoughall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacDoughall moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthorne is looking to land body kicks.
Hawthorne sets himself, and MacDoughall steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawthorne avoids it this time.
MacDoughall misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacDoughall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne clobbers MacDoughall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawthorne throws a good cross that connects.
Hawthorne catches MacDoughall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne looks to land a body kick but MacDoughall moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDoughall throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawthorne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDoughall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by MacDoughall.
Hawthorne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawthorne tests MacDoughall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDoughall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawthorne lands with a kick to the temple. MacDoughall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacDoughall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawthorne back to the cage. MacDoughall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hawthorne lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawthorne as he connects with a hook.

Hawthorne drops MacDoughall with a beautiful combination! MacDoughall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawthorne is looking for the KO!

MacDoughall is rocked!
Hawthorne with a jab.
MacDoughall is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawthorne finish him?
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDoughall can do to turn this around?
MacDoughall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDoughall leaves his chin hanging out and Hawthorne seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! MacDoughall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Hawthorne!
A very excited looking Damien Hawthorne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.