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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Damien Hawthorne (ranked 4453 p4p, 21869 weight class) and Connor McDavid (ranked 528 p4p, 651 weight class). Hawthorne comes to the cage accompanied by Schism by Tool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawthorne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDavids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawthorne cracks a nice hook into McDavid's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDavid. McDavid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Hawthorne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDavid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDavid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDavid.
Hawthorne stuns McDavid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDavid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDavid misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but McDavid uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDavid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDavid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawthorne's hands.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Hawthorne jabs McDavid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDavid.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. McDavid moves away and avoids it.
McDavid throws a one two combo.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
McDavid throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne tried to counter with a leg kick but McDavid avoided it.
The fighters circling - McDavid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws a hook but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but McDavid slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDavid.
Hawthorne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDavid.
McDavid lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from McDavid misses
and Hawthorne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDavid misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne counters with a leg kick.
McDavid scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawthorne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDavid throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hawthorne counter with a right hand.
McDavid checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDavid tried to score with a low kick but Hawthorne checks it.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne throws a low kick but McDavid avoids it.
McDavid throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDavid checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDavid checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDavid.
McDavid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDavid walks into a left hand.
McDavid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawthorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. McDavid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDavid scores with a hook.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hawthorne takes a swing at McDavid's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
McDavid slips a jab from Hawthorne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDavid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and McDavid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDavid can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
McDavid drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
McDavid lands with an overhand left.
McDavid slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of range as McDavid strikes.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
It seemed like McDavid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Damien Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
McDavid lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne works McDavid's body with a nice hook.
McDavid blocks a jab.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDavid moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDavid moves away.
Hawthorne tries to work over McDavid's front leg with a kick but McDavid checks it.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDavid under the eye.
McDavid moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawthorne.
McDavid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by McDavid.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Hawthorne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from McDavid.
Connor McDavid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDavid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
McDavid connects with a body shot that sends Hawthorne's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne with a nice calf kick.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDavid misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDavid throws out the jab.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDavid lands a body shot.
McDavid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDavid connects with a looping right hand.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDavid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDavid misses the body punch
and Hawthorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDavid misses the target.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
McDavid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDavid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDavid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hawthorne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDavid needs to keep his hands up - Hawthorne had a free shot at his head there.
McDavid avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
McDavid lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawthorne checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDavid moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. McDavid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. McDavid ducked under it nicely.
McDavid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
McDavid connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne catches McDavid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Hawthorne. Beautiful body shot.
McDavid with a nice cross.
A big right from McDavid misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDavid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDavid lands a nice hook to Hawthorne's body. Hawthorne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush McDavid with a series of wild strikes but McDavid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDavid slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDavid on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDavid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawthorne counters with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hawthorne.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Hawthorne.
Well Hawthorne has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This was my final fight under Heartless Team management and gym. Thanks for the ride! It's been a pleasure'.
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