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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey comes into the arena with Californication - RHCP blaring out of the sound system. Hawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Sacrifice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hawkins.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Lindsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lindsey trying to control the position but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindsey.
Lindsey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lindsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
Lindsey throwing strikes but missing.
Lindsey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Hawkins tries to stand but Lindsey is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawkins gets to his feet. Lindsey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawkins waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lindsey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a right hand that Lindsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindsey also avoids with ease.
Hawkins connects with a crisp jab.
Lindsey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawkins.
Hawkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Lindsey gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey with the ground and pound but Hawkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hawkins is looking to control Lindsey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hawkins avoid being mounted?
Lindsey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Lindsey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lindsey.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Hawkins trying to control but Lindsey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawkins defends it well.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hawkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lindsey's head backwards.
Nice cross by Hawkins.
Hawkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lindsey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindsey on the side of the head.
Lindsey shoots in but no luck this time.
Lindsey tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Lindsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindsey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindsey misses with a head shot. Hawkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins pushes Lindsey off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Lindsey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Lindsey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins is trying to stand up here but Lindsey is controlling him well.
Lindsey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lindsey thowing shots but they're missing.
Lindsey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hawkins is now in Lindsey's guard. A big mistake from Lindsey there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins tries to stand but Lindsey is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindsey. Lindsey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindsey should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Lindsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a good jab.
No luck for Lindsey with that takedown attempt.
Lindsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Lindsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel Lindsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawkins throws a shot to the body.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Lindsey as he checks the leg kick.
Lindsey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindsey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindsey somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawkins circles away.
Lindsey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawkins lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Lindsey's head back.
Herbie Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawkins pushes Lindsey off looking to stand but Lindsey dives back in and keeps control.
Hawkins won't allow Lindsey to pass to mount.
Hawkins has one foot on Lindsey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hawkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindsey moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Lindsey moved out of range.
Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
Lindsey seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hawkins has recovered full guard.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to stand and escape but instead Lindsey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lindsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey has gone for a leg lock! Hawkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindsey's guard.
Hawkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lindsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lindsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lindsey!
Lindsey tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Lindsey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindsey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkins, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Herbie Hawkins just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hawkins jabs at Lindsey's body.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
A shot to de liver by Hawkins. Beautiful body shot.
Lindsey moves in looking to clinch but Hawkins pushes him off.
Hawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindsey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Hawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a head kick but Lindsey moves out of range.
Hawkins with a jab.
Hawkins lands a jab to the head.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins lands with an overhand left.
Hawkins throws out a loose jab but Lindsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hawkins stands up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lindsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lindsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Lindsey working away.
Hawkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lindsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Hawkins is not content to let Lindsey control the position.
Lindsey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindsey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawkins sprawls well initially but Lindsey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawkins is trying to stand.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Hawkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel Lindsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindsey seems to be looking for submissions.
Lindsey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawkins to regain full guard.
Lindsey wants to stand but Hawkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Hawkins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindsey with a poor takedown
and Hawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hawkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Herbie Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsey.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawkins lands a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Hawkins coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins connects with a body shot.
Hawkins cracks Lindsey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindsey shoots and misses
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lindsey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins jabs Lindsey right on the nose. Lindsey blinks but takes it well.
Hawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindsey on the side of the head.
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindsey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lindsey's head.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Lindsey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkins punishes Lindsey's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hawkins stands up from half guard.
Hawkins works over Lindsey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lindsey tries for a takedown but Hawkins circles away easily
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a jab.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lindsey closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Lindsey pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindsey dodges the punch combination from Hawkins.
Hawkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindsey with a poor takedown
and Hawkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins works over Lindsey's head and body with a nice combination.
Lindsey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Lindsey is working an open guard so Hawkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindsey on the side of the head.
A combination from Hawkins does no damage.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.
Hawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lindsey tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniel Lindsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkins lunges at Lindsey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindsey's hand.
Lindsey scores a takedown into full mount!
Herbie Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lindsey throwing strikes here but Hawkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey goes for an armbar but Hawkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hawkins.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Lindsey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindsey has a closed guard, preventing Hawkins from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbie Hawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbie Hawkins!
Herbie Hawkins is the new light heavyweight champion!
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