APEX ONE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Novoselic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Novoselic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains. 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.

Krueger
vs
Novoselic

178 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic lands an overhand right.

It looks like Freddy Krueger has been cut.
Krueger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Krueger throws the left hand but Novoselic avoids the punch easily.
Novoselic connects with a jab.

Krueger is rocked!
Krueger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Oh Krueger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krueger takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Krueger throws a poor cross that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic scores with a nice right hand.
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novoselic thuds his right hand into Krueger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krueger missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic tries a quick counter leg kick but Krueger is wise to it.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger misses with an uppercut. Novoselic saw that one coming.
Krueger seems to have got his legs back now.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Krueger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krueger 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.

Novoselic waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Krueger. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Krueger to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novoselic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Novoselic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Krueger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Novoselic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Novoselic defending well as Krueger loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic slips a jab from Krueger.
Krueger fails to land with a series of punches.
Krueger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Novoselic pushes Krueger away with a front kick.
Krueger walks into a straight right hand from Novoselic.
Jab by Novoselic.
Krueger throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a combination
and Novoselic counters with a nice body kick.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Novoselic!
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Krueger does no damage.
Novoselic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic cracks a nice hook into Krueger's ribs.
Novoselic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Novoselic cracks Krueger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krueger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Novoselic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Novoselic seems to be stalking Krueger here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Krueger drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Freddy Krueger had this to say: 'Novoselic, your a Punk! I want a rematch!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy by Seether. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Black
vs
Schwarzeneg

180 cm
31
190 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

181 cm
45
190 lbs
30 - 53 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 53 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Roger Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwarzeneg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black counters with a monster head kick that knocks Schwarzeneg out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Black!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Black started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody comes into the arena with my name is mud blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Robert Peck enters the cage!

Brody
vs
Peck

188 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Brody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Peck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brody misses with a few strikes there.
Peck looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Peck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brody throws out a powerful jab.
Brody looks to land a combination but Peck avoids it well.
Brody really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brody defends it well.
Brody throws a nice looking combination but Peck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peck's head.
A combination from Brody does no damage.
Brody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brody to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob Brody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brody.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck shoots for a double leg takedown but Brody sprawls well. He's pushed Peck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Danga de danga de dang - Brody scores with a four punch combination!
Brody just misses with a punch to the body.
Brody misses with a wild body shot.
Peck walks into a jab.
Peck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peck on the side of the head.

Peck is rocked!
Brody lands a nice shot that snaps Peck's head back.
Peck is still on wobbly legs! Can Brody finish him?
Brody tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peck defends well and Brody ends up having to push Peck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brody wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brody slaps away a takedown attempt from Peck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peck seems to have recovered his senses.
Brody scores with a jab to the body.
Peck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brody is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brody lands with an overhand left.
Brody listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peck takes one on the button.
Brody is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brody scores with a counter punch that sends Peck to the canvas! Brody smells blood - he's punishing Peck with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Peck has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brody!
Bob Brody bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Manlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Guerro Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Guerro Zapata told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Manlet
vs
Guerro Zapata

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mighty Manlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Guerro Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Manlet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manlet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but Manlet checks it.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata goes for a double leg but Manlet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manlet continues to drive forward.
Guerro Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet moves away from the strike by Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manlet.
We've been hearing reports that Manlet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guerro Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manlet checks a leg kick.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Manlet is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerro Zapata.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guerro Zapata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manlet half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guerro Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manlet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a front kick aimed at Manlet's knee but Manlet avoids it well.
Manlet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manlet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerro Zapata throws a jab but it's blocked by Manlet.
Guerro Zapata darts in looking for a takedown but Manlet gets double underhooks and turns Guerro Zapata into the cage.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guerro Zapata looks winded!
Guerro Zapata throws a jab when Manlet was well out of range.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manlet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manlet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manlet counters with a two punch combo.
Mighty Manlet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata missing with a left hand there. Manlet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerro Zapata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manlet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manlet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manlet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Guerro Zapata wants to slow Manlet down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a low kick, looking for Manlet's leg but Manlet calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manlet moves away.
Manlet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook but Manlet blocks it.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a right hand but Manlet moved out of range.
Manlet defending well as Guerro Zapata loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerro Zapata shoots in for a takedown but Manlet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Guerro Zapata.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Guerro Zapata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet slips under a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Guerro Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerro Zapata loads up on a big right hand but Manlet slips the punch.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata misses the shot to the body.
Manlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
Guerro Zapata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manlet checks it well.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but Manlet is just out of range.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Guerro Zapata is breathing heavily.
Guerro Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manlet manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata misses with a low kick.
Manlet slips a straight right by Guerro Zapata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerro Zapata. Manlet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manlet throwing a counter right hand but Guerro Zapata manages to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata throws out a leg kick but Manlet moves out of range and Guerro Zapata only half commits.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata tries for a takedown but Manlet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manlet ducks under a wild hook from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata looks to move away, Manlet throws a big counter combo but Guerro Zapata just gets out of the way.
Guerro Zapata misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a jab when Manlet was well out of range.
Guerro Zapata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manlet.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook but Manlet avoids it easily.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerro Zapata misses the target.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata misses with a kick to the body.
Guerro Zapata just misses with a punch to the body.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
It looked like Manlet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guerro Zapata misses with a hook.
Manlet moves out of range as Guerro Zapata strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a right hand but Manlet moved out of range.
Manlet is looking to counter punch.
Guerro Zapata tried to score with a low kick but Manlet checks it.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws a front kick aimed at Manlet's knee but Manlet avoids it well.
Guerro Zapata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Manlet misses its target.
A punch combination from Guerro Zapata misses.
Guerro Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manlet throws a counter high kick but Guerro Zapata was just alert enough to avoid it.
Guerro Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Manlet misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guerro Zapata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manlet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manlet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guerro Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerro Zapata takes a swing at Manlet's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Guerro Zapata fails to land the takedown.
Guerro Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerro Zapata misses with a hook.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Mighty Manlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerro Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Guerro Zapata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Guerro Zapata takes a swing at Manlet's ribcage but misses.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Guerro Zapata misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Manlet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guerro Zapata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manlet.
Guerro Zapata looks to land a left hand but Manlet moved out of range nicely.
Manlet moves out of range of the strikes.
Manlet tried to counter with a leg kick but Guerro Zapata avoided it.
Manlet slips a jab and a cross from Guerro Zapata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manlet blocks a jab.
Guerro Zapata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerro Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manlet blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata misses the jab.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guerro Zapata is defended easily by Manlet.
Manlet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guerro Zapata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
Guerro Zapata swings for the body but Manlet moves out of range.
It looked like Manlet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Manlet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Guerro Zapata misses its intended target.
Guerro Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guerro Zapata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manlet defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Guerro Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manlet checks a leg kick.
Manlet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eduardo Guerro Zapata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guerro Zapata throws out a loose jab but Manlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manlet checks a low kick from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manlet appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manlet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerro Zapata just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManlet.
Guerro Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
As Guerro Zapata backs away, Manlet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Guerro Zapata just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromManlet.
Manlet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guerro Zapata's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Guerro Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on Manlet's shoulder, as Manlet tries to avoid the shot.
Guerro Zapata throws a leg kick but Manlet moved away.
Guerro Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerro Zapata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manlet manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manlet slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Manlet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manlet slips a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manlet slips under a jab from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guerro Zapata fails to land the takedown.
Manlet went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mighty Manlet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Guerro Zapata.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerro Zapata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manlet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manlet avoids the body shot from Guerro Zapata.
Manlet throws a big counter combination but Guerro Zapata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Guerro Zapata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guerro Zapata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Guerro Zapata!
An out of breath Eduardo Guerro Zapata 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes to the cage accompanied by Sans Pression - Numero 1. Morris has chosen Gardenia - Kyuss as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. George Palmer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Palmer
vs
Morris

175 cm
32
170 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

169 cm
21
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sun-Tzu

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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Morris!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morris avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Palmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Palmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morris is able to avoid easily.
Morris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palmer tries to land a leg kick but Morris saw it coming and moves away.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Palmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palmer defends well and Morris ends up having to push Palmer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morris darts in looking for a takedown but Palmer gets double underhooks and turns Morris into the cage.
Palmer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morris cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer scoring well with a low kick there.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Palmer clinches up against the cage.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Palmer.
Palmer'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.
Palmer stalling.
Palmer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Morris taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morris wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Palmer breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Morris as he checks the leg kick.
Palmer checks a low kick from Morris.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer throws a wild body kick that Morris sees coming a mile off.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Morris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Morris.
Palmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Palmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer prevents a body shot from Morris.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morris up against the cage.
Morris tries to stall but Palmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morris seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Palmer manages to break the clinch.

Palmer clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Palmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morris wants to stall.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palmer as Morris tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Palmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Palmer as Morris tries to tie him up.
Palmer has Morris pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Palmer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Palmer leaning against his opponent.
Palmer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Palmer is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Palmer.
Morris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Palmer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Palmer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morris is out of range and Palmer settles back down.

Palmer closes the distance and clinches.
Palmer'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.
The referee calls for Palmer to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Palmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palmer slips a jab from Morris.
Palmer thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palmer throws a head kick but Morris moves out of range.
Palmer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Morris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Morris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palmers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morris moves out of range as Palmer throws a body kick.
Crunch! Palmer slams his shin into Morris's torso.
George Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Morris blocks the low kick.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Palmer moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palmer.
Palmer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morris or not.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Palmer.
Morris being controlled against the cage.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmer is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to pull guard but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmer stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Palmer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Palmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmer lands a left hand.
Palmer letting Morris take a breather here.
Palmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morris avoids it.
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!
Palmer cracks Morris with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Palmer.
Palmer pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmer just leaning against Morris, taking a breather.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer tries to throw a body punch but Morris avoids it by throwing Palmer back against the cage.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Morris lands with a cross.
Morris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morris.

Palmer has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palmer.
Palmer is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Palmer.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmer is keeping busy.
Palmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Palmer leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Palmer.
Palmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Palmer stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Palmer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmer. That did some damage!

Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Palmer has Morris pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Palmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Palmer.

Palmer gets a clinch.
Palmer slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
Palmer is stalling here.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morris up against the cage.
Palmer stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by George Palmer.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palmer checks the leg kick.
Palmer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morris lands with a thumping leg kick.

Palmer rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morris backwards.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer throws a leg kick which misses Morris's front leg but catches the back leg as Morris tries to avoid it.
Tim Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palmer wants to clinch.
Morris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Palmer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morris lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morris feints a jab promting Palmer to slip. Morris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Palmer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morris throws out the jab.
Palmer connects with a leg kick. Morris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morris throws a low kick, looking for Palmer's leg but Palmer calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Morris blocks the low kick.

Palmer has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is struggling to control the position.
Palmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morris misses with some punches.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morris managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer.
Morris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer managing to block the knees to the body from Morris.
Palmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morris.

Palmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morris swinging wildly here.
Morris throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a good low kick that Morris was not able to check.

Palmer has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Palmer just leaning against Morris, taking a breather.
George Palmer has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Palmer breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palmer, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Palmer!
Post fight, an emotional George Palmer said 'I convincingly beat Wickam this time. No more judging errors.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of Serenity. Araujo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Shot Ya?. This should be fireworks!

Reynolds
vs
Araujo

185 cm
31
218 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

187 cm
27
225 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Araujo.
Araujo stalks Reynolds and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reynolds's face. Reynolds staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Malcolm Reynolds has been cut.

Reynolds clinches up with Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reynolds.
Araujo tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araujo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Araujo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Araujo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luiz Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.

Reynolds is trying to trip Araujo. He has hold of a leg but Araujo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reynolds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds advances position into side control!
Reynolds remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Reynolds has mounted him!
BOOM! Reynolds connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Araujo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds scoring with strikes but Araujo is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds with good strikes from the mount here!
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Araujo is rocked!

Reynolds has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Araujo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malcolm Reynolds!
Malcolm Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Reynolds thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist has chosen 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer as his entrance music. Hugo Chavez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to MC Hammerfist's chin.

Chavez
vs
Hammerfist

200 cm
41
223 lbs
33 - 25 - 0

179 cm
31
206 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfist throws a chopping leg kick but Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hammerfist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerfist wants a takedown but no success here.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfist looking to slow down the pace here.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Hammerfist.
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!

Hammerfist manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Hammerfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammerfist misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.

Chavez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammerfist, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Hammerfist.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hugo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MC Hammerfist.
Hammerfist misses with the head strike.
Hammerfist is working Chavez over against the cage.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Hammerfist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chavez misses with some punches.

Chavez breaks the clinch.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Chavez throws a hook but Hammerfist blocks it.
Hugo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist connects with a right hand. Chavez shakes it off.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez swings for the body but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez tests Hammerfist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerfist feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez slips under a jab from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Chavez as he checks the leg kick.

Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfist has him pressed against the cage.

Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerfist ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Hammerfist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammerfist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Hammerfist is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerfist circles away.
Hammerfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him?
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerfist circles away.
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Hammerfist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammerfist seems to have recovered his senses.

Chavez has managed to clinch.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Hammerfist.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammerfist lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammerfist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Hammerfist backing up. Hammerfist nods at Chavez to acknowledge the strikes.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hammerfist moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a hook.

Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Hammerfist.
Chavez wants to break free but Hammerfist has control.
Hammerfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfist wants a takedown but no success here.
Hammerfist can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfist fails to land.
Hammerfist goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfist moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammerfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammerfist throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Hammerfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHammerfist.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfist moves out of range easily.
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Hammerfist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavez thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammerfist throws a quick inside leg kick.

Hammerfist closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammerfist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammerfist trying to control from half guard but Chavez is working away.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Hammerfist is very close to passing his half guard.
Chavez tries to get to full guard but Hammerfist has control of the leg.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.

Hammerfist is looking for a kimura but Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammerfist to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hammerfist has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist working the head with strikes.
Hammerfist wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hammerfist in side control, throwing shots but Chavez defends.
Hammerfist wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hammerfist working the strikes but Chavez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Hammerfist is working for a submission of some sort.
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist is nestled in close to Chavez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavez wants to control but Hammerfist passes into side.
Chavez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hammerfist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chavez gets back to half guard.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Hammerfist is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hammerfist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hammerfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammerfist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Hammerfist avoids it.
Hammerfist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerfist circles away.
Hammerfist scores with a body shot.
Hammerfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Hammerfist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Chavez misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Hammerfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammerfist fails to land the takedown.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a head kick but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Hugo Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammerfist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hugo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammerfist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavez in his tracks.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammerfist! But no joy.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Hammerfist pushes him off.
Hammerfist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hugo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hammerfist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hammerfist throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Hammerfist defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Hammerfist connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a head kick but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammerfist looks to land a left hand but Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammerfist blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tries to clinch but Hammerfist moves out of range.
And Hammerfist responds with a good body kick, but Chavez manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammerfist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammerfist, as that shot connected.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Hammerfist tries to counter it with a takedown but Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chavez lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammerfist raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammerfist. Hammerfist obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that misses.

Hammerfist looking to score a takedown here. Chavez is defending well but Hammerfist drives through and ends up in Chavez's guard.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
Chavez wants to improve his position but instead Hammerfist has moved into half guard.
Hammerfist is keen to just control but Chavez is a slippery customer.
Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammerfist is working away from the top position though.
Chavez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammerfist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavez's head.
Hammerfist wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
Hammerfist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist trying to mount his opponent but Chavez defends it.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Hammerfist sits in half guard.
Hammerfist prevents Chavez from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hammerfist wants to slow Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hammerfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
Hammerfist scores with a nice strike.

Chavez clinches.
Hammerfist blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfist lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez wants to break free but Hammerfist has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hammerfist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Hammerfist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfist is looking for a takedown.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfist throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Chavez breaks the clinch.
Hammerfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammerfist moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammerfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammerfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez wants to clinch
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfist looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammerfist. Hammerfist gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammerfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Hammerfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Hammerfist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Hammerfist thows a body kick. Chavez tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammerfist.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfist throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfist's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammerfist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Hammerfist moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerfist misses the target.
It looked like Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammerfist.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammerfist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammerfist delivers a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hammerfist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chavez slips a jab from Hammerfist.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Hammerfist saw that one coming.

Chavez drives through and clinches with Hammerfist against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez is trying to break free.
Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Hammerfist's head.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hugo Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammerfist.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Chavez breaks the clinch.
Hammerfist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammerfist is able to avoid easily.
Chavez moves forwards but Hammerfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammerfist ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.

Hammerfist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammerfist is in Chavez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hugo Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Hammerfist connects with a leg kick. Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammerfist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavez connects with a high kick.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammerfist circles away.
Nice body punch from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist connects with a body shot.
Hammerfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerfist's shoulder, as Hammerfist tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Hammerfist keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Hammerfist catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerfist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chavez some visible discomfort.
MC Hammerfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist lands an elbow.
Hammerfist trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.

Hammerfist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chavez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chavez wants to control but Hammerfist postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavez is looking to reverse the position.
Hammerfist with the ground and pound but Chavez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chavez is trying to stand.
Hammerfist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chavez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hammerfist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammerfist is looking for a kimura here.
Chavez is trying to control but Hammerfist manages to pass to mount!
Chavez tries to hold on but Hammerfist postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
Hammerfist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hammerfist landing punches.
Chavez can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist avoids the attempt from Chavez to control.
Chavez gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
MC Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammerfist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Hammerfist!
MC Hammerfist is the new heavyweight champion!
MC Hammerfist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.