HFC Challengers 53 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Ghost - Monstrance Clock as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Emiliodingko
vs
Pope

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
30
344 lbs
7 - 32 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 32 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emiliodingko drops Pope with a beautiful combination! Pope stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emiliodingko is looking for the KO!

Pope is rocked!

It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pope tries to counter with a clinch but Emiliodingko shakes him off and moves away.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Emiliodingko finish him?
Emiliodingko batters Pope with a massive right followed by a huge left! Pope is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Emiliodingko lands a final crushing right hand to drop Pope to the mat with a gruesome thud! Emiliodingko is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedro Emiliodingko!
Robo Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Negro
vs
Barnaoui

181 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnaoui as he jumps to the side.

Barnaoui looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Negro is looking to stand back up but Barnaoui counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Negro.

Barnaoui controlling the action here.
Negro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnaoui is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro is trying to maintain the position but Barnaoui is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Barnaoui.

Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Negro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Negro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnaoui is trying for a kimura here. Negro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnaoui wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mansour Barnaoui!

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezequiel Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Off the Chain" by Serg Salinas. Calderon has chosen "One Rhythm (Da Yard Riddim Mix)" by Debi Nova as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sampson
vs
Calderon

179 cm
31
252 lbs
0 - 15 - 0

185 cm
28
225 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezequiel Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Calderon counters with a two punch combo.
Sampson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Calderon lands a high kick!
Sampson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calderon counters with a three punch combo that has Sampson backing up. Sampson nods at Calderon to acknowledge the strikes.

Calderon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sampson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Calderon jumps guard.
Calderon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calderon is pulling down on Sampson's head to control his posture.

Calderon has his feet on Sampson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calderon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Calderon does no damage.
Sampson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Calderon lands but Sampson takes it in his stride.
Sampson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Calderon rushes Sampson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calderon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
Calderon trying to land knees to the body.

Calderon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Calderon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sampson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson looks for a takedown but Calderon sprawls well.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Calderon throws a head kick but Sampson moves out of range.
Calderon scores with a head kick.
Calderon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sampson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Calderon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calderon scores with a head kick.
Calderon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Calderon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sampson, pushing him back against the cage.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Calderon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Calderon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calderon as he avoids it easily.
Calderon unleashes a big counter combination but Sampson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Calderon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Calderon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calderon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calderon counters with a head kick.
A head kick from Calderon lands but Sampson takes it in his stride.

Sampson is rocked!
Calderon feints with a jab and clips Sampson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sampson is sent crashing into the canvas and Calderon leaps in for the kill! Sampson tries to get to his feet but Calderon is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sampson is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Calderon!
A pretty intense looking Ezequiel Calderon took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidearm Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change by The Deftones. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pablo Dominguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bill
vs
Dominguez

190 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Instinct

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sidearm Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a straight left.
Dominguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bill. Bill gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Bill's shoulder, as Bill tries to avoid the shot.
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Dominguez throws a chopping leg kick but Bill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Dominguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dominguez with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bill is tightening it up a little... Dominguez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dominguez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dominguez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sidearm Bill!
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

KarelinPalmeiras
vs
Liddel

202 cm
25
280 lbs
7 - 17 - 0

185 cm
35
235 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. KarelinPalmeiras tries to avoid it but Liddel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag KarelinPalmeiras to the ground. KarelinPalmeiras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with the takedown.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing KarelinPalmeiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!

It looks like AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh KarelinPalmeiras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
KarelinPalmeiras is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Liddel controlling from side mount.
KarelinPalmeiras seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddel decides to stand back up.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Liddel.

KarelinPalmeiras moves into the clinch.

KarelinPalmeiras breaks from the clinch.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Liddel misses with a double jab.

KarelinPalmeiras is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddel's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. KarelinPalmeiras lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras prevents Liddel from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to mount his opponent but Liddel defends it.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet.
Liddel wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liddel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KarelinPalmeiras passes Liddel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, KarelinPalmeiras seems content to control.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to advance position but Liddel won't allow it.

Liddel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
KarelinPalmeiras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
KarelinPalmeiras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liddel sprawls and moves away.
KarelinPalmeiras tries for a takedown but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and KarelinPalmeiras is able to avoid easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddel sprawls well. Liddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KarelinPalmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel tries to bum rush KarelinPalmeiras with a series of wild strikes but KarelinPalmeiras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
KarelinPalmeiras sets himself, and Liddel steps forward looking for the clinch! KarelinPalmeiras avoids it this time.
Liddel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to counter punch.
Liddel stuffs the takedown.
Liddel tries to counter by closing the distance.
KarelinPalmeiras is breathing heavily.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Liddel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
KarelinPalmeiras prevents Liddel from moving into mount.
Liddel happy to just control the position for now.

Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to his feet.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddel but Liddel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel swinging wildly here.

KarelinPalmeiras dives in and scores a takedown into Liddel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel wants to sweep here but KarelinPalmeiras controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst KarelinPalmeiras is controlling him.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Liddel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Liddel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

KarelinPalmeiras punching from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liddel is working away from the top position though.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get to full guard but Liddel has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to join him on the feet.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.

KarelinPalmeiras takes the fight into the clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras just leaning against Liddel, taking a breather.
KarelinPalmeiras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddel after a bit of a struggle.

KarelinPalmeiras pulls guard successfully.
Liddel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KarelinPalmeiras is keeping the position for now.

KarelinPalmeiras is working an open guard so Liddel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liddel stops KarelinPalmeiras from getting back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liddel is working away from the top position though.

Liddel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

KarelinPalmeiras pushes Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras has Liddel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liddel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. KarelinPalmeiras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddel slaps away a takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Liddel kicks KarelinPalmeiras off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KarelinPalmeiras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KarelinPalmeiras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Liddel misses.
Liddel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Liddel throws a left that rocks KarelinPalmeiras and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Liddel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can KarelinPalmeiras regain composure!
Chuck Liddel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddel takes a little break here. KarelinPalmeiras wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to his feet.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Liddel. No joy for KarelinPalmeiras on that attempt.
Liddel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KarelinPalmeiras looks for a takedown but Liddel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
Liddel darts in looking for a takedown but KarelinPalmeiras gets double underhooks and turns Liddel into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by KarelinPalmeiras or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel, which made it look bad.

A jab-cross combination lands for Liddel and sends KarelinPalmeiras crashing to the mat! Liddel follows him down to the mat - KarelinPalmeiras regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Liddel controlling the action here.
Liddel working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel slows the pace down in half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to control but can't.
Chuck Liddel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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!

Liddel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. KarelinPalmeiras quickly recovers to half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.

Liddel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Liddel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Liddel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Liddel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KarelinPalmeiras defends well and Liddel ends up having to push KarelinPalmeiras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liddel throws a leg kick but KarelinPalmeiras moved away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liddel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KarelinPalmeiras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. KarelinPalmeiras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liddel is in KarelinPalmeiras's guard.

KarelinPalmeiras pushes Liddel off and gets back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch up.
KarelinPalmeiras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddel avoids it really well and circles away.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by KarelinPalmeiras as he checks the leg kick.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KarelinPalmeiras feinted with a counter takedown.

Liddel drives through with a takedown into KarelinPalmeiras's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Liddel gets to his feet - KarelinPalmeiras follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddel looks to land a combination. KarelinPalmeiras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Liddel throws a series of strikes that have KarelinPalmeiras backpedaling.
Liddel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddel pinned against the cage. Liddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KarelinPalmeiras pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddel!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Caskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Golem
vs
Caskey

195 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
30
215 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kid Caskey!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem avoids the head kick by Caskey.
Golem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Golem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caskey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caskey counters with a body kick.
Caskey throws a push kick but Golem slaps the foot to one side.
Golem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caskey.
Golem throws a right hand that misses
and Caskey counters with a good low kick that Golem was not able to check.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Golem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caskey.
Golem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golem misses with a body punch
and Caskey counters with a thumping low kick.
Golem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Caskey's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Caskey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caskey tries to move into range but Golem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Caskey lands a big head kick that sends Golem tumbling to the mat! Caskey takes a step backwards and waves Golem back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caskey was well out of range. Poor timing from Golem.
Golem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Caskey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golem is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskey keeps Golem at a distance using the push kick.
Caskey looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Caskey backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Golem's temple! It sends Golem violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Caskey celebrates and the doctors try to help Golem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kid Caskey!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ligerito Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaow Chanchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ligerito Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Chanchai

164 cm
27
138 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

181 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ligerito Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaow Chanchai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chanchai to the mat! Chanchai manages to get full guard.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chanchai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chanchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
Chanchai wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Chanchai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chanchai wants to stand up but Rodriguez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Chanchai keeps him under control.
Chanchai wants to stand up but Rodriguez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.

Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez won't allow Chanchai to sweep him here.
Chanchai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chanchai is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chanchai is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chanchai's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Chanchai is rocked!
Rodriguez works over Chanchai with some ground and pound from guard.
Chanchai is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. Chanchai felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rodriguez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chanchai can't hide his disappointment, as Rodriguez celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ligerito Rodriguez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet's entrance music is Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical. A fine choice. Paul Alexander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hammet
vs
Alexander

200 cm
34
299 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

225 cm
33
300 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hammet misses

and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammet manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Hammet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hammet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexander.
Hammet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammet to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by Hammet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Hammet lands.
Hammet lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.

Alexander pushes Hammet up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammet has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Hammet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hammet breaks the clinch.
Hammet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Alexander blocks the body kick.
Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammet swivels and escapes.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
Hammet lands a jab to the nose.
Gordon Hammet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Hammet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Alexander moves into the clinch.

Hammet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammet pinned against the cage. Hammet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammet's waist but Hammet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Hammet throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Hammet tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Hammet misses.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammet.
Hammet throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Hammet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Hammet.
Alexander slips a jab from Hammet.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammet tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hammet misses.
Alexander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander unleashes a big counter combination but Hammet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hammet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammet misses the jab.
Hammet looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Hammet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammet throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Hammet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammet lands the left hand.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammet - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Hammet tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Hammet backs off Alexander throws a huge counter combo but Hammet manages to avoid it all.
Alexander on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammet connects with a leg kick. Alexander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammet scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hammet does no damage.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammet defends it nicely.
Alexander defending well as Hammet loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Hammet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammet, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammet tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alexander is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammet.
Hammet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hammet. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Hammet throws a hook but Alexander avoids it easily.
Hammet misses with a wild combination.
Alexander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Hammet lands an overhand right.

Alexander gets a double leg takedown into Hammet's guard.
Alexander won't allow Hammet to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammet has his feet on Alexander's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hammet connects with a solid leg kick.
Hammet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Hammet connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Hammet.
Hammet misses with the combination.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet throws a good cross that connects.
Hammet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammet.
Alexander shoots for a takedown but Hammet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammet.
Hammet connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammet.
Gordon Hammet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammet.
Hammet takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammet tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammet to the ground. Hammet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammet throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.

Alexander scores with a takedown into Hammet's guard.
Hammet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammet is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.

Hammet kicks Alexander off and gets to his feet.
Hammet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexander backs up against the cage.
Donk. Hammet catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
Alexander moves forwards but Hammet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hammet quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Hammet is refusing to be controlled, as Alexander sits in half guard.

Hammet kicks Alexander off and gets back to his feet.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammet connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander dives in and grabs Hammet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammet pushes down on Alexander's head and hops out.
Alexander wants to land a leg kick but Hammet is out of range.
Hammet misses with a wild body shot.
Gordon Hammet is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Hammet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammet feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. Hammet then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammet sprawls well. Hammet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Hammet dominated that second round.
That's time! Hammet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hammet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammet is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
Hammet connects with a body shot.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Hammet.
Hammet connects with a leg kick. Alexander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammet thumps Alexander with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Hammet.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammet sizes up Alexander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammet.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammet but Hammet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammet fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks.
You can see that Alexander has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hammet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Hammet.
Alexander replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammet blocks it well.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammet as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hammet.
Hammet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammet misses with an uppercut.
Alexander is looking for the big counter here.
Hammet throws a chopping leg kick but Alexander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammet.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Hammet gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Hammet is looking for a counter combo.
Gordon Hammet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Hammet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Hammet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammet continues to drive forward.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Hammet shows good takedown defense.
Hammet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammet thumps Alexander with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hammet.
Hammet throws a right hand that Alexander ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexander also avoids with ease.
Hammet stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander throws a counter combo.
Hammet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Gordon Hammet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Hammet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paul Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hammet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alexander walks into a left hand.
Hammet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Hammet sprawls well.
It looked like Hammet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammet scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexander.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Alexander's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Alexander wants to counter the offense by Hammet and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammet.
Hammet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Hammet checks it.
Hammet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Hammet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hammet!
An out of breath Gordon Hammet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogg has chosen Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ogg Nogg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Obama
vs
Nogg

196 cm
27
141 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

169 cm
42
139 lbs
34 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Nogg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obama as he avoids it easily.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nogg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Nogg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nogg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Obama.
Nogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Nogg closes the distance and pushes Obama back into the cage.
Nogg misses with a punch to the body.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama lands a knee to the head.
Nogg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nogg avoids it.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nogg fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nogg backwards.
Obama scores with a knee to the head.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nogg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Obama throws a knee to the head but misses.

Nogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obama, as that shot connected.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Nogg ducks under a wild hook from Obama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nogg rushes Obama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nogg breaks from the clinch.
Nogg tries for a takedown but Obama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nogg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama misses with the combination.
Nogg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nogg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Obama misses
and Nogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Obama.

Nogg is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama scores with a one two! Nogg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
Obama connects with a body shot.
Obama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nogg's head backwards.
Obama cracks Nogg's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Nogg slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Obama can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temitope Obama!
After winning the bout, Temitope Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshawn Lynch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Akiyama
vs
Lynch

198 cm
36
257 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

175 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.

Lynch gets a clinch.
Lynch told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lynch gets underhooks to prevent Akiyama's takedown attempt.
Lynch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Akiyama is working for takedown but Lynch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akiyama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lynch to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Akiyama jumps guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lynch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Akira Akiyama has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lynch tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lynch lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akiyama's brow.
Lynch lands a damaging elbow.
Akiyama tries to pull guard but Lynch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lynch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akiyama takes an elbow to the temple.

Akira Akiyama's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Akiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lynch walks away with a smile on his face. Akiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been told by Akiyama's head coaches at Weed Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akiyama misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.

Lynch closes the distance and clinches.

Akiyama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akiyama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Lynch stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Akiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akiyama lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akiyama.

Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Lynch.

Jeez, Akira Akiyama's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akira Akiyama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marshawn Lynch!
A victorious Marshawn Lynch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.