PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Disturbed - Down With The Sickness as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ranger
vs
Hawkins

176 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donny Ranger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranger shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Ranger sprawls well.

Ranger rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ranger scores with a knee to the head.
Hawkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Ranger has double underhooks.
Ranger tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Ranger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
Hawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins tries to circle away but Ranger has him pinned against the cage.
Ranger scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ranger has him pressed against the cage.
Ranger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ranger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ranger missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ranger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donny Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Hawkins.
Ranger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Hawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ranger has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ranger is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawkins has Ranger pressed against the cage, preventing Ranger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ranger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hawkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawkins working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkins wants to break free but Ranger has control.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ranger trying to control the position but instead, Hawkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ranger into the cage.
Ranger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins has Ranger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ranger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Ranger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ranger trying to stall but Hawkins improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins has Ranger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ranger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ranger smiles and moves away.
Ranger wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ranger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ranger throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is looking to clinch.

Hawkins clinches up against the cage.
Ranger working Hawkins over with knees to the body.
Hawkins can't break the clinch.
Hawkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawkins is trying to drag Ranger to the mat but Ranger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ranger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Ranger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Ranger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ranger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Ranger sprawls well.
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Ranger tries to clinch up.
Ranger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hawkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Ranger tries to escape but Hawkins is in control.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Ranger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hawkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ranger wants to stand and escape but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins trying to control but Ranger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ranger's head.
Ranger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawkins.
Ranger keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hawkins passes Ranger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ranger looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a strike but Ranger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Ranger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ranger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkins, not yet.
Ranger throwing strikes but missing.

Hawkins is working an open guard so Ranger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to clinch but Ranger is avoiding it.
Ranger tries to clinch up

and Hawkins moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hawkins.
Ranger is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Ranger looking to slow down the pace here.
Hawkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ranger walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donny Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
Hawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Hawkins feints and as Ranger raises his hands in defense, Hawkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ranger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ranger, up you get!
Hawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins misses with a few strikes there.

Ranger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranger wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hawkins stands up from Ranger's guard - Hawkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ranger thumps Hawkins with a low kick.
Ranger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ranger tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ranger is just out of range.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Ranger wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Ranger looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Ranger doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.

Hawkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ranger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ranger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hawkins tries to move to mount but Ranger blocks the move with his legs.
Hawkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawkins with the ground and pound but Ranger regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

Ranger has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hawkins is on him like a limpet, forcing Ranger back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Ranger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ranger, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawkins misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ranger.
Hawkins stalls.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ranger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donny Ranger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Hawkins.
Hawkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hawkins is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ranger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ranger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawkins is working for takedown but Ranger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Hawkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Ranger manages to get underhooks.
Hawkins tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ranger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ranger is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Ranger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ranger fails with a takedown attempt.
Ranger tries to clinch up

and Hawkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Marc Hawkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ranger stops a takedown attempt from Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ranger taking a breather.
Ranger scores with a shot to the side of Hawkins's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Marc Hawkins!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Marc Hawkins!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Marc Hawkins!

Marc Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Marc Hawkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.