PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Macias has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Macias
vs
Hawke

222 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Rio de Janeiro, Don Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garrett Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawke throws a sloppy head kick and Macias moves out of range easily.

Hawke moves into the clinch successfully.
Macias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Macias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawke walks away with a smile on his face. Macias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macias just misses with a punch to the body.

Hawke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hawke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hawke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Macias dodges the ground and pound from Hawke.
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Macias can't do much from the bottom here.
Macias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hawke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macias, who protects the arm well.
Macias struggling a bit here.
Hawke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hawke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Macias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Macias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hawke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hawke wants to stand but Macias is controlling his arm.
Hawke landing a few strikes.
Hawke controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macias is trying to improve his position.
Hawke trying to control the position but Macias is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Macias tries to keep at a distance but Hawke has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hawke breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hawke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hawke looks winded!
Macias taking some punishment here, with Hawke in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Hawke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hawke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macias is fending him off so far but Hawke persists. Nope, Macias circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hawke tries to get set, Macias tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawke manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Hawke moves into range and clinches up with Macias.
Macias tries for a takedown but Hawke manages to get underhooks.
Macias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macias is trying to pull guard but Hawke has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawke stops a takedown attempt from Macias.
Macias missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hawke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawke is breathing heavily.

Hawke moves into the clinch.
Hawke is leaning against Macias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawke just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawke pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hawke drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.

Hawke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hawke has Macias up against the cage in a clinch.
Macias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawke smiles and moves away.
Hawke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hawke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias is working for takedown but Hawke is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hawke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawke slows the pace down in half guard.
Hawke wants to stand but Macias has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hawke in particular looking to stall.
Macias is trying to maintain the position but Hawke is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macias controlling the position well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hawke sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macias avoids the head kick by Hawke.

Macias has closed the distance and engaged Hawke in a clinch.

Hawke breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawke pushes Macias up against the cage in a clinch.

Macias is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawke can't fight it off and eventually Macias manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Macias gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hawke scores with a takedown into Macias's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawke tries to stand but Macias is controlling from the bottom.
Hawke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Hawke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hawke has managed to clinch.
Macias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hawke smiles and moves away.

Macias has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macias tries to throw a body punch but Hawke avoids it by throwing Macias back against the cage.
Hawke slowing the pace effectively.
Hawke tries to score a body lock takedown but Macias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawke walks away with a smile on his face. Macias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrett Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawke lands a leg kick that knocks Macias off balance momentarily.

Hawke has closed the distance and engaged Macias in a clinch.
Hawke prevents Macias from breaking the clinch.
Hawke has Macias pressed against the cage, preventing Macias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawke walks away with a smile on his face. Macias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hawke moves into the clinch.
Hawke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macias tries to pull guard but Hawke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Hawke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Macias can't fight it off and eventually Hawke manages to take the fight to the floor. Macias looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hawke with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macias tries to strike from the bottom.
Macias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macias keeping full guard, as Hawke tries to pass.
Hawke's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hawke stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hawke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawke pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hawke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macias tries to pull guard but Hawke won't allow it.
Hawke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawke.

Hawke breaks from the clinch.

Macias closes the distance and clinches.
Macias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Hawke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawke drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
Macias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawke walks away with a smile on his face. Macias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hawke has a takedown stuffed.
Macias feinted with a counter takedown.
Don Macias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hawke forces Macias back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hawke to keep the fight standing.
Don Macias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrett Hawke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Macias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Hawke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Hawke!