PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLUNT- The Iron Maiden. Hawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. This should be fireworks!

Grunt
vs
Hawkins

178 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
164 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Knarles Grunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt fails with the takedown
and Hawkins counters with a low kick, right behind Grunt 's knee.
Hawkins with a poor takedown

and Grunt counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Grunt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Grunt 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.
Grunt wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins prevents Grunt from moving into mount.
Grunt throws an elbow but Hawkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grunt content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hawkins is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt in the domination position with Hawkins hanging on.

Grunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkins, who protects the arm well.
Hawkins gets back to half guard.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Grunt controlling him for the moment.
Grunt thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grunt is looking to advance position but Hawkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hawkins looking to control but Grunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Hawkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Grunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Grunt is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt blocking the ground and pound.
Hawkins fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins avoids the attempt from Grunt to control.
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Grunt is squirming around nicely.

Hawkins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grunt has worked his arm free - good work by Grunt!

Hawkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grunt tries to bench press Hawkins off him but Hawkins keeps the position.
Hawkins trying to control the position but Grunt is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Knarles Grunt will probably get the nod.
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.

Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Grunt saw that one coming.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Grunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawkins thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawkins is looking to land body kicks.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins moves forwards but Grunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Hawkins does it's job there.
No luck for Grunt with that takedown attempt.
Grunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hawkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knarles Grunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control but Grunt is working from the bottom.
Hawkins passes Grunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grunt wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
Grunt trying to control but Hawkins postures up.
Grunt won't allow Hawkins to pass to mount.
Hawkins is trying to control. Grunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Grunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grunt regains full guard. Nicely done.

Grunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grunt keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Grunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawkins trying to control but Grunt is working from the bottom.
Grunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
Grunt is trying to keep Hawkins in close.
Grunt looking to control but Hawkins passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins trying to control from Grunt's half guard. Grunt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Grunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Grunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grunt wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Grunt wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Grunt postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Grunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grunt!
Grunt tries to improve his position but instead Hawkins has taken his back!
Grunt wants to escape the position.

Hawkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grunt is defending well though. Hawkins let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins looking for the choke but no joy.
Hawkins biding his time, controlling Grunt.
Hawkins lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hawkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Hawkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hawkins throwing damaging strikes from the back! Grunt could be in trouble here!
Grunt is really stuck here.

Hawkins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Grunt with him. Grunt is trying to defend but Hawkins has an arm under the chin now! Grunt grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandy Hawkins!