PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Damien Hawthorne (ranked 1442 p4p, 2344 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 204 p4p, 304 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawthorne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Schism by Tool. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hawthorne
vs
Biggs

190 cm
28
218
10 - 9 - 0

190 cm
43
225
27 - 26 - 1

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
A swing and a miss from Biggs.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biggs.
Biggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hawthorne digs a good hook to Biggs's body.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Biggs throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into Biggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Biggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne wants to slow Biggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Hawthorne catches Biggs right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawthorne jabs Biggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biggs lands with a nice combination. Hawthorne backs away looking to recover.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biggs throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Biggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into Biggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Hawthorne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Biggs moved out of range.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Biggs's head but Biggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hawthorne.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs lands the left hand.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Biggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawthorne is wise to it.
Biggs throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggs throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Biggs checks it.
Hawthorne with a jab.
Good work by Biggs as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne lands a jab.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.
Biggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawthorne at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily and Biggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs throws a series of punches but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Biggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Biggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biggs.
Hawthorne moves forwards but Biggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne with the inside leg kick.
Hawthorne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there
and Biggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne throws a combination that misses
and Biggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Biggs down.
Hawthorne lands with a cross.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawthorne tried to counter with a leg kick but Biggs avoided it.
Biggs looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot that snaps Biggs's head back.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Despite the aggression on Biggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid body kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Biggs's belly button to the back.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Biggs off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggs catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Biggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne lands a high kick!
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawthorne lands with a hook. Biggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Hawthorne.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne slips a jab from Biggs.
It looked like Hawthorne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
A little jabbing left from Biggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawthorne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biggs is out of range and Hawthorne settles back down.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Biggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawthorne to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biggs misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damien Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Biggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Biggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Biggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs throws a leg kick
and Hawthorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Biggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biggs down.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne lands a jab.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne motions for Biggs to come forward. Hawthorne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawthorne cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Biggs moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Biggs checks a leg kick.
Biggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Biggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Biggs misses with a wild combination.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Biggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Biggs checks it
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawthorne checks it well.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice jab there from Hawthorne.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Biggs.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Hawthorne. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Biggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biggs throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Biggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws out a leg kick but Biggs moves out of range and Hawthorne only half commits.
Biggs checks the leg kick.
Biggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hawthorne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Biggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawthorne lands a glancing blow to the side of Biggs's head.
Biggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biggs misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Biggs misses.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggs on the side of the head.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?
A combination from Biggs does no damage.
Biggs throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggs is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Biggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Biggs slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Biggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Biggs takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Biggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Biggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
Biggs thuds a left hand into Hawthorne's body.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Biggs coming out on top.
Biggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Biggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biggs walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Biggs jabs at Hawthorne's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
Biggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
A little jabbing left from Biggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Biggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggs.
A bone on bone clash there as Biggs blocks the leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Biggs unleashes a big counter combination but Hawthorne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biggs tries a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
Hawthorne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slapping body kick lands there for Hawthorne.
Biggs misses with a right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Biggs.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggs scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Biggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biggs down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biggs.
Biggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Biggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Hawthorne with the inside leg kick.
Biggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
Biggs lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Biggs moved away.
Hawthorne dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Biggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the ropes and back into range.
Biggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs throws a front kick aimed at Hawthorne's knee but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biggs's sensitive parts.
Hawthorne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawthorne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Biggs as he connects with a hook.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Biggs moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biggs is out of range.
Biggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs throws a low kick, looking for Hawthorne's leg but Hawthorne calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Hawthorne misses
and Biggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Biggs throws a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
Biggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hawthorne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a left to the body.
Biggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there
and Biggs counters with a three punch combo that has Hawthorne backing up. Hawthorne nods at Biggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Biggs moved away.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawthorne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawthorne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into Biggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawthorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggs throws out the jab.
Biggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Biggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Biggs counters with a two punch combo.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.
Biggs misses with a low kick as Hawthorne jumps back.
Biggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Biggs slips the punch.
Hawthorne misses with a kick to the body.
Biggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biggs walks into a left hand.
Hawthorne scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggs misses with a straight left.
Biggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Biggs slips the punch.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Biggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Biggs misses with a low kick as Hawthorne jumps back.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biggs under the eye.
Justin Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Biggs checks it
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Hawthorne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Biggs misses its intended target.
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne tries to land a body kick
and Hawthorne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biggs under the eye.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Biggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawthorne jabs Biggs right on the nose. Biggs blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that Biggs semi-blocks.
Hawthorne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biggs takes a step back to recover.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggs on the side of the head.
Biggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Biggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne jabs at Biggs's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Biggs's leg. Biggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawthorne with a hook.
Biggs slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawthorne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biggs scrambles back to his feet.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
Jab, jab by Hawthorne - just one landing.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Biggs ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Damien Hawthorne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Hawthorne showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Hawthorne!
Post fight, an emotional Damien Hawthorne said 'I apologize to my fans. I caught staph infection from hitting the mats with Young Lad's mom. The antibiotics really took a lot out of me energy wise. Not sure how i won that fight... Looks like i fucked him AND his mom up. '.