PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 5737 p4p, 2815 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 359 weight class). Micah Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilder
vs
Hawk

180 cm
18
160
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
32
166
20 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Vegan Gains

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.

Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawk is working away from the top position though.
Hawk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawk is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the head.

Wilder is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilder has left one of his arms exposed and Hawk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wilder screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
A relieved looking Micah Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.