PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. A fine choice. LaBeouf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riptide. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hawkins
vs
LaBeouf

174 cm
33
164 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

178 cm
38
165 lbs
27 - 21 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lamont Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins looks for the body kick but LaBeouf saw that one coming.
LaBeouf tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf takes one to the side of the head.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
Hawkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hawkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good standup being displayed there by LaBeouf as he connects with a hook.
LaBeouf lands a head kick!
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBeouf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaBeouf duly obliges.
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!
Hawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Hawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawkins.
Jab from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a really nice looking cross but Hawkins seems unphased.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hawkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf walks into a stiff left hand from Hawkins.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaBeouf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
A slow jab from Hawkins misses its intended target.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
Hawkins thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. LaBeouf catches Hawkins right on the button with a cross.
LaBeouf catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LaBeouf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins throws a low kick but LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawkins.
Hawkins stuffs the takedown attempt from LaBeouf. LaBeouf gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
LaBeouf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Hawkins tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hawkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A good leg kick by Hawkins.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Hawkins moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
LaBeouf thuds a left hand into Hawkins's body.
Hawkins motions for LaBeouf to come forward. Hawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from LaBeouf misses.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but LaBeouf pushes him off.
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
LaBeouf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
LaBeouf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkins is looking to slow LaBeouf down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaBeouf!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Hawkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Hawkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Hawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

LaBeouf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawkins.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
LaBeouf lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by LaBeouf.
A nice combination there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
LaBeouf connects with a jab.
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawkins throws a wild body kick that LaBeouf sees coming a mile off.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
Hawkins looks to land a body kick but LaBeouf moved away.
LaBeouf connects with a right hand. Hawkins shakes it off.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawkins avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Hawkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawkins.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Hawkins.
LaBeouf steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins is looking to counter the offense by LaBeouf and move into the clinch.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from LaBeouf misses.
Hawkins is looking to land body kicks.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it.
LaBeouf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
LaBeouf misses with a combination
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Good work by LaBeouf as he checks the leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but LaBeouf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawkins misses the jab.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Hawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hawkins avoids them all with ease.
Hawkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
LaBeouf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaBeouf.
Hawkins lands the left hand.
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawkins.
LaBeouf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
LaBeouf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lamont Hawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawkins swivels and escapes.
Hawkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LaBeouf.
A head kick by Hawkins misses
and LaBeouf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawkins thinking.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawkins. That snapped LaBeouf's head back.
Hawkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LaBeouf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaBeouf duly obliges.

Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaBeouf, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

LaBeouf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hawkins trying to control the hands but LaBeouf won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf is hanging on to Hawkins's back as he tries to escape.
Hawkins turns into LaBeouf and is now in his guard.
Hawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LaBeouf's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins with a nice head shot there.
Hawkins landing with the ground and pound.
Hawkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hawkins looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

LaBeouf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

LaBeouf looking for subs off his back but Hawkins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hawkins stalling.
LaBeouf works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins works over LaBeouf with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

LaBeouf has his foot on Hawkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but LaBeouf is keeping the position.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
LaBeouf is trying to control the position but Hawkins postures up.
LaBeouf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawkins controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaBeouf is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins controls LaBeouf momentarily but LaBeouf frees himself.
Hawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

LaBeouf manages to get to full guard.

LaBeouf 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shia LaBeouf just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LaBeouf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkins.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hawkins avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf connects with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf clobbers Hawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkins sprawls well. Hawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LaBeouf gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf throws out a counter right but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkins.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LaBeouf connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - LaBeouf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hawkins counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins 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 with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawkins.
LaBeouf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hawkins gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
LaBeouf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf throws out a counter right but Hawkins avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawkins tests LaBeouf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
And LaBeouf tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.

Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Hawkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf can't break the clinch.
LaBeouf blocks an uppercut.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins digs a right hand underneath LaBeouf's ribcage. LaBeouf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Hawkins manages to get underhooks.
Hawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Hawkins breaks the clinch.
Hawkins lands a really nice looking cross but LaBeouf seems unphased.

LaBeouf gets tackled into the cage by Hawkins. Hawkins maintains the clinch.
Hawkins taking a breather.

Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Hawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

LaBeouf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
LaBeouf misses with a straight right.
Hawkins is looking to counter the offense by LaBeouf and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawkins. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
LaBeouf scores with a body shot.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Hawkins had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hawkins moves out of range as LaBeouf throws a body kick.
Hawkins wants to slow LaBeouf down by chopping away at his legs.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Hawkins.
LaBeouf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawkins defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawkins.
LaBeouf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LaBeouf.
Nice jab there from Hawkins.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Hawkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LaBeouf throws a lazy body kick

and Hawkins moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Hawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hawkins lands with a right to the head.
Lamont Hawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaBeouf's elbow.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown.
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins throws a punch but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands a shoulder strike.

LaBeouf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hawkins forces LaBeouf back against the cage and clinches.
LaBeouf is working for takedown but Hawkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lamont Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown attempt but Hawkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkins connects with a leg kick. LaBeouf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hawkins delivers a nice body kick.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaBeouf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by LaBeouf.
Hawkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawkins tries to score with a low kick but LaBeouf moves his leg out of the way.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Hawkins is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaBeouf.
Hawkins lands with a straight right. LaBeouf didn't see that one coming.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
LaBeouf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Hawkins takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaBeouf or not.
Hawkins has a couple of punches blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawkins is defending well.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaBeouf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hawkins has LaBeouf up against the cage in a clinch.
LaBeouf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hawkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkins taking a breather.
LaBeouf is trying to push Hawkins away but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawkins.

Hawkins manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawkins defends well and LaBeouf ends up having to push Hawkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hawkins ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Hawkins as he connects with a hook.
Hawkins is looking to score with low kicks.
LaBeouf looks for the body kick but Hawkins saw that one coming.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but LaBeouf circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Hawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Hawkins!
Lamont Hawkins retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Lamont Hawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Shia LaBeouf had this to say: 'thanks for coming out everyone! have to think through my future in mma'.