PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kell House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hawkwing
vs
House

193 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kell House!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

House lands a big head kick that sends Hawkwing tumbling to the mat! House takes a step backwards and waves Hawkwing back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Artur Hawkwing has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

House lands a big head kick that sends Hawkwing tumbling to the mat! House takes a step backwards and waves Hawkwing back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Hawkwing is rocked!

House has Hawkwing up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Hawkwing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for House.

House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
House scores with a kick to the midsection.

House closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkwing is trying to drag House to the mat but House just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
House crunches a lovely knee into Hawkwing's ribcage.
House lands a body shot.
Hawkwing seems to have got his legs back now.
House landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hawkwing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawkwing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawkwing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. House gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkwing is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

House shoots in and bounces Hawkwing off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawkwing keeping full guard, as House tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
House trying to control but Hawkwing is working from the bottom.
Hawkwing looking to control.

Hawkwing looking for a guillotine here but House defends easily.
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkwing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkwing is trying to keep House in close.
Hawkwing has a closed guard, preventing House from standing up.
Hawkwing working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

House closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - House lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawkwing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawkwing manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
House is looking to improve his position but Hawkwing isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawkwing content just to control the position here.
Hawkwing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawkwing wants to take his opponent's back but House doesn't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
House wants to hold on but Hawkwing pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
House is trying desperately to improve position.

Hawkwing working for a guillotine from mount but House is in no mood to give up.
Hawkwing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hawkwing working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kell House dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Hawkwing's cut.
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.

Hawkwing does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kell House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
Hawkwing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkwing shoots in looking for a takedown but House manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkwing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
House lands a head kick. Hawkwing smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkwing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkwing misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkwing has his takedown stuffed
and House counters with a head kick.
Hawkwing tries to work over House's front leg with a kick but House checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwing walks into a left hand.
House lands a head kick!
House looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkwing throws out a leg kick but House moves out of range and Hawkwing only half commits.
Hawkwing misses with an attempted mid kick.
House tries to clinch but Hawkwing moves out of range.
House throws a right hand that Hawkwing ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkwing also avoids with ease.
House moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkwing.
House walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawkwing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
House stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and House wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Hawkwing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkwing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
Hawkwing just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

House rushes Hawkwing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for House. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hawkwing avoiding damage as House throws knees to the body.
House is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Hawkwing fails to land.
Hawkwing is trying to break the clinch but House has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. House obliges.

House manages to break the clinch.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawkwing blocks the leg kick.
House tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawkwing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkwing just misses with a punch to the body.

House scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
House is breathing heavily.
Hawkwing manages to work his way to half guard, despite House's best efforts.
Artur Hawkwing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

House is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkwing sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawkwing is pressing down on House's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawkwing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawkwing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
House is refusing to be controlled, as Hawkwing sits in half guard.
House is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing passes to side control.

Hawkwing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. House knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkwing wants to control but House is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

House throws Hawkwing to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kell House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Hawkwing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

House gets the takedown into side control.
Hawkwing is trying to get back to half guard.
House wants to stand but Hawkwing is controlling his arm.
Hawkwing sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawkwing manages to get to full guard.

Hawkwing is looking for a triangle but House pushes his legs off easily.

Hawkwing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
House engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

House got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkwing has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, House has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkwing's legs - danger averted.
House connects with a couple of short punches.
House postures up.
Hawkwing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in House's guard.
House throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hawkwing looking to pass the guard.

House has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hawkwing off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Artur Hawkwing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
House takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House wants to clinch up but Hawkwing keeps it at a distance.
House lands a leg kick that knocks Hawkwing off balance momentarily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hawkwing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hawkwing is working to tighten is grip on House's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. House has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hawkwing is really squeezing tight and eventually House passes out! Hawkwing breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Artur Hawkwing!