PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbie Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by My Sacrifice. Lindsey has chosen Californication - RHCP as his entrance music. Herbie Hawkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Lindsey's chin.

Hawkins
vs
Lindsey

197 cm
22
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindsey wants to clinch.

Lindsey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lindsey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Lindsey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lindsey blocks a head kick by Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Lindsey is having none of it.
Hawkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lindsey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lindsey counter with a right hand.

Lindsey tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lindsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Hawkins lands.
Lindsey scores with the left hand. Hawkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawkins connects with the punch.
Lindsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindsey is defended easily by Hawkins.
Hawkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkins is defended easily by Lindsey.

Lindsey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Lindsey finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lindsey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hawkins jabs at Lindsey's body.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindsey moves away.
Lindsey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindsey tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herbie Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Lindsey.
Lindsey looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindsey, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindsey tries to pull guard but Hawkins won't allow it.
Lindsey wants a takedown.

Lindsey breaks the clinch.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
Hawkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindsey doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindsey circles away.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Lindsey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawkins scores with a shot to the body.

Hawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lindsey was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hawkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lindsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hawkins has Lindsey in his guard.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lindsey is now in Hawkins's guard. A big mistake from Hawkins there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Lindsey tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hawkins tries to clinch but Lindsey moves away

and Lindsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lindsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Lindsey.

It looks like Herbie Hawkins has been cut.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Lindsey.
Hawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hawkins has Lindsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lindsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbie Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lindsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lindsey on the side of the head.
Lindsey tries to clinch up but Hawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindsey.
Lindsey slips a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
Hawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Lindsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawkins can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.
Hawkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Lindsey gets caught flat footed, as Hawkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hawkins has gone for a leg lock! Lindsey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawkins's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.

Lindsey stands up from Hawkins's guard - Lindsey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lindsey closes the distance and pushes Hawkins back into the cage.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Lindsey.
Lindsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lindsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindsey.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkins as he avoids it easily.

Lindsey moves into the clinch.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Lindsey throws knees to the body.

Lindsey manages to break the clinch.
Lindsey wants to clinch.

Lindsey tries to keep at a distance but Hawkins has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindsey won't allow it.

Lindsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindsey throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Lindsey clinches but Hawkins breaks the clinch
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses.
Lindsey thuds his shin into the meat of Hawkins's side.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.

Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Hawkins is working for takedown but Lindsey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Lindsey manages to get underhooks.

Hawkins pulls Lindsey into guard.

Lindsey stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lindsey throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combo that has Lindsey backing up. Lindsey nods at Hawkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindsey is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Lindsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Lindsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lindsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindsey moves forwards but Hawkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawkins looks for a takedown but Lindsey sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Lindsey.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses.
Lindsey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Lindsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Lindsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Herbie Hawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hawkins with a nice cross.
Horrible takedown by Lindsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawkins which made him look bad.
Hawkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lindsey. Lindsey obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawkins lands a with a good body shot.
Lindsey throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Lindsey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Lindsey.
Hawkins clobbers Lindsey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindsey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawkins to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Lindsey.
Lindsey misses with a double jab.
Lindsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkins tries to sprawl out of it but Lindsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindsey feints and as Hawkins raises his hands in defense, Lindsey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawkins is looking to stand up but Lindsey isn't so interested in that idea.
Lindsey looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins controlling the position.

Lindsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindsey has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkins's legs - danger averted.

Hawkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey lands a high kick!

Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lindsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Lindsey moves out of range.
Lindsey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Lindsey throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Lindsey shoots and misses

and Hawkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindsey's guard now.
Herbie Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Lindsey.
Hawkins won't allow Lindsey to get back to his feet.
Lindsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hawkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hawkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lindsey dives on top into guard.
Daniel Lindsey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Lindsey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Lindsey is looking for a kimura but Hawkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindsey to get the leverage.

Lindsey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lindsey tries to pass to full mount but Hawkins defends it.

Lindsey is trying to work for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Lindsey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hawkins controls his leg.

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 Herbie Hawkins.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbie Hawkins!