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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Jr Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Jr Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro forces Hemlock back against the cage and clinches.
Castro has Hemlock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hemlock tumbling to the mat - Castro dives into Hemlock's guard.
Hemlock working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemlock keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro wants to control from the top but Hemlock keeps moving.
Hemlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro postures up in Hemlock's guard and throws a big left but Hemlock blocks it.
Hemlock keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Hemlock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hemlock takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hemlock.
Hemlock tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hemlock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemlock swivels and escapes.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castro scores with a takedown into Hemlock's guard.
Hemlock being controlled here, momentarily.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Hemlock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock has a closed guard, preventing Castro from standing up.
Hemlock keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Hemlock controlling the position.
Hemlock is trying to keep Castro in close.
Hemlock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hemlock wants to hit a switch here but Castro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hemlock there!
Castro tries to control but Hemlock wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castro fails to take his opponent's back.
Castro trying to control but Hemlock is having none of it.
Hemlock wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro wants to control the pace but Hemlock is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Jr Castro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hemlock scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hemlock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hemlock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hemlock clinches up with Castro and pushes him back against the cage.
Castro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hemlock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hemlock preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Castro.
Hemlock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Castro avoids the attempt from Hemlock to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro wants to take Hemlock's back but he can't do it this time.
Hemlock tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Biff Hemlock just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemlock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hemlock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemlock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Hemlock and Castro goes tumbling to the canvas! Hemlock follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Castro is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hemlock in particular looking to stall.
Oh Castro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hemlock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castro seems to have got his legs back now.
Hemlock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Castro is in real trouble.
Hemlock is looking for the choke from the back position but Castro is controlling his hands well.
Hemlock tries to keep control of the position but Castro is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Hemlock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Castro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemlock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hemlock wants to control but Castro manages to buck him off and is now in Hemlock's guard! Nice work there by Castro!
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemlock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemlock managing to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hemlock misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock 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. And we move into the final round!
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Hemlock, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes Hemlock against the cage but Hemlock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fidel Jr Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hemlock avoids it really well and circles away.
Hemlock looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hemlock is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Hemlock circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fidel Jr Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemlock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice sprawl there from Hemlock as Castro shoots in.
Hemlock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hemlock.
Hemlock moves into the clinch.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hemlock wants to get back to striking at distance but Castro won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemlock wants to break free but Castro has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock can't get the takedown.
Hemlock just leaning against Castro, taking a breather.
Hemlock is trying to force a seperation but Castro has the dominant position.
Hemlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biff Hemlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hemlock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hemlock lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Hemlock with that takedown attempt.
Hemlock works over Castro's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Hemlock.
Hemlock throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Castro has managed to clinch.
Castro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemlock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants a takedown.
Hemlock tries to circle away but Castro has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hemlock.
Hemlock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hemlock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hemlock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hemlock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Hemlock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hemlock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hemlock lunges at Castro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castro's hand.
Hemlock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Hemlock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Hemlock.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hemlock.
Castro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hemlock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castro has time to react.
Castro shoots in and bounces Hemlock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro stays in close to Hemlock's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro wants to control from the top but Hemlock keeps moving.
Hemlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hemlock working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Hemlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hemlock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Hemlock!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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