PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hemlock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champagneros. Mussolini has chosen You gonna git bombed 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.

Hemlock
vs
Lucas Mussolini

190 cm
25
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

209 cm
27
264 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini moves in looking to clinch but Hemlock pushes him off.
Mussolini doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemlock circles away.
Mussolini dodges the punch combination from Hemlock.
Hemlock stalks Mussolini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mussolini's face. Mussolini staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
Mussolini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hemlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Mussolini moves into range and clinches up with Hemlock.
Hemlock tries to circle away but Mussolini has him pinned against the cage.
Mussolini has Hemlock pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mussolini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hemlock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mussolini taking a breather.
Mussolini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mussolini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mussolini as the two fighters clinch.
Hemlock looking to throw knees to the head but Mussolini is blocking nicely.
Hemlock tries to stall but Mussolini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mussolini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mussolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemlock backwards.
Hemlock blocking some punches.
Mussolini lands a left hand.
Mussolini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mussolini lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mussolini.
Hemlock taking a breather.
Mussolini scores with a shot to the side of Hemlock's head.
Mussolini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hemlock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mussolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemlock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hemlock trying to control the position but instead, Mussolini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hemlock into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mussolini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mussolini is pushing Hemlock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Mussolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hemlock swats away the attempt to clinch by Mussolini.
Hemlock looks to land a body kick but Mussolini moved away.
Mussolini doesn't manage to clinch there - Hemlock circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mussolini clinches up with Hemlock and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Mussolini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hemlock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hemlock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mussolini tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemlock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hemlock throws a right and a left that Mussolini avoids nicely.

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

It looks like Biff Hemlock has been cut.
Mussolini is looking to clinch but Hemlock is avoiding it.
Mussolini is looking to clinch but Hemlock is avoiding it.
Hemlock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to clinch up but Hemlock keeps it at a distance.
Mussolini leaves Hemlock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hemlock throws a jab when Mussolini was well out of range.
Mussolini throws a combination that misses

and Hemlock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mussolini!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemlock avoids the attempt from Mussolini to control.
Hemlock controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mussolini tries to hold on but Hemlock pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but San Lucas Mussolini will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemlock.
Hemlock thuds his shin into the meat of Mussolini's side.
Mussolini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hemlock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Hemlock misses its intended target.
Hemlock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mussolini is looking to clinch.
Mussolini darts in trying to clinch

and Hemlock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock is trying to force a seperation but Mussolini has the dominant position.

Mussolini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Hemlock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hemlock falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mussolini counters by clinching up.
Mussolini trying to control the position but instead, Hemlock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mussolini into the cage.
Mussolini presses Hemlock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hemlock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hemlock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mussolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemlock.
Mussolini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mussolini lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mussolini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hemlock's brow.
Mussolini manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hemlock prevents Mussolini from breaking the clinch.
Mussolini tries a body shot but Hemlock blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mussolini.
A bit of stalling here from Mussolini.
Hemlock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hemlock avoids the elbow strike from Mussolini, against the cage.
Mussolini misses with a punch to the body.

Hemlock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hemlock moves away.
Biff Hemlock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mussolini stuffs the takedown attempt from Hemlock. Hemlock gets slowly back to his feet.
Mussolini tries to clinch up

and Hemlock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hemlock tries for a takedown but Mussolini manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biff Hemlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Mussolini.
Mussolini throws an elbow that misses.
Mussolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hemlock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mussolini.
Mussolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hemlock wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mussolini.
Hemlock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mussolini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hemlock up against the cage.
Mussolini lands a right hand.
Mussolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemlock backwards.
Mussolini working aggressively here.
Mussolini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hemlock up against the cage.
Mussolini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mussolini controlling the action here for a moment.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but San Lucas Mussolini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mussolini darts in trying to clinch

and Hemlock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mussolini is trying to stand up here but Hemlock is controlling him well.

Hemlock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mussolini tries to kick Hemlock off but Hemlock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hemlock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Mussolini kicks Hemlock off and gets back to his feet.
Hemlock throws a head kick that misses
and Mussolini counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mussolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini lands with an overhand left.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Hemlock moves away
and Hemlock counters with a stiff right hand.
Biff Hemlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hemlock misses.
Mussolini tries to clinch but Hemlock moves away
and Hemlock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mussolini thinking.
Mussolini looks to clinch
and Hemlock counters with a two punch combo.
Hemlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mussolini tries to clinch up
and Hemlock counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini looks to clinch
and Hemlock counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mussolini tries to clinch up
and Hemlock counters with a straight right hand.
Mussolini misses with a hook. Hemlock ducked under it nicely.
Hemlock throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mussolini counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hemlock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mussolini stalling in the clinch but Hemlock improves position.
Mussolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Hemlock.
Mussolini gets through Hemlock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hemlock drags the fight down to the ground.
Mussolini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hemlock is on top in guard.
Hemlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Mussolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hemlock prevents Mussolini from getting back to his feet.
Hemlock wants to pass the guard but Mussolini is keeping the position.
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Hemlock from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mussolini 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mussolini's guard.
Biff Hemlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hemlock prevents Mussolini from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hemlock cracks a nice hook into Mussolini's ribs.
Hemlock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mussolini circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemlock lands a nice shot to the body.
Hemlock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Hemlock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mussolini 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... San Lucas Mussolini!