PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jestoni Hawk (ranked 24697 p4p, 25408 weight class) and John Popeye (ranked 688 p4p, 713 weight class). John Popeye told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hawk
vs
Popeye

195 cm
20
204
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
220
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jestoni Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Popeye!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Popeye.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Popeye moves into the clinch.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Popeye gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk jumps guard but Popeye stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popeye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popeye tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Popeye gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestoni Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popeye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Popeye cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jestoni Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Popeye moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Popeye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk letting Popeye take a breather here.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Popeye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popeye is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popeye scores with a hook.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target.

Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Popeye misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Popeye improves position.
Popeye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popeye stalling against the cage.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popeye pulls his leg out and moves away.

Popeye gets a takedown into half guard.

Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popeye pulls his head out easily.
Hawk trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popeye working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Popeye postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Hawk looking to control.
Popeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk controls Popeye momentarily but Popeye frees himself.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Popeye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slow jab from Popeye misses its intended target.
Popeye throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popeye.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Popeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawk to the ground. Popeye is now in Hawk's guard.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.

Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popeye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
Popeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popeye stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popeye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Popeye works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.

Hawk is rocked!
Popeye distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye loads up on a big left hand. Hawk felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Popeye looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hawk can't hide his disappointment, as Popeye celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Popeye!