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). Chooooooooon! I think Hawkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 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
23
213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
213 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbie Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindsey should have avoided that one.
Lindsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Hawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hawkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Lindsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lindsey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!

Hawkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hawkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to lock up and control but Lindsey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Lindsey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawkins turns into him and now he's in 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 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 two minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Lindsey swings around for an armbar but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lindsey's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lindsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.
Hawkins can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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.
Hawkins is trying to get back to his feet.
Lindsey working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lindsey is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well.
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 Herbie Hawkins will probably get the nod.
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.

Lindsey throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Herbie Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindsey.
Lindsey ducks right into an uppercut from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to clinch there but Lindsey circles away.
Hawkins stuns Lindsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Lindsey misses
and Hawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindsey walks into a jab.
Lindsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindsey moves away.
Lindsey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses
and Hawkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindsey blocks a jab.
Hawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins dips to his left and cracks Lindsey with an uppercut!
Hawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Hawkins misses
and Lindsey counters with a head kick. That will keep Hawkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lindsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lindsey ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Lindsey misses with a head kick.
Lindsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindsey but Lindsey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbie Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Lindsey.
Hawkins wants to clinch but Lindsey slips to the side

so Lindsey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lindsey tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkins is retaining full guard.
Hawkins wants to stand and escape but Lindsey is having none of it.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lindsey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lindsey, into his guard.

Hawkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lindsey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hawkins, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindsey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Lindsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Lindsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Lindsey loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Hawkins stuns Lindsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lindsey scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Lindsey.
Lindsey misses with a head kick.
Hawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindsey.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindsey.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lindsey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindsey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawkins. That did some damage!
Lindsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
Lindsey throws a nice head kick!

Lindsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins wants to hold on but Lindsey pushes him away.

Lindsey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hawkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Lindsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsey sprawls well. Lindsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lindsey. Hawkins shrugs it off though.
Lindsey lands with a slapping head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lindsey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hawkins regains guard.
Hawkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lindsey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lindsey wants to pass the guard but Hawkins is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is pulling down on Lindsey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindsey, at least for the moment.
Lindsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hawkins is working an open guard so Lindsey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Lindsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindsey looks for a takedown but Hawkins sprawls well.
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses.
Lindsey scores with a kick to the body.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
Lindsey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindsey as he avoids it easily.
Lindsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Lindsey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lindsey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hawkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Lindsey tries for a kimura but Hawkins is defending well.

Lindsey is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Hawkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hawkins seems to be working for a kimura but Lindsey defends the submission attempt.

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.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Lindsey is defending well.
Lindsey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawkins's back!
Hawkins trying to control the action but Lindsey just sinks the hooks in.

Lindsey looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lindsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindsey 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lindsey!