PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar comes into the arena with "Run to the hills" by Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. Hemlock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champagneros. Biff Hemlock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Proudstar
vs
Hemlock

213 cm
24
286 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Supersize Me

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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Hemlock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemlock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Proudstar swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from Hemlock.
Some bone on bone action there as Hemlock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Hemlock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Proudstar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Proudstar looking for a sweep. Not yet Proudstar, not yet.
Proudstar trying to control the position here.
Hemlock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Proudstar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hemlock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemlock wants to control from the top but Proudstar keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proudstar is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar wants to control from the top but Hemlock keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hemlock is looking to stand up but Proudstar isn't so interested in that idea.
Proudstar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Proudstar just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Hemlock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Proudstar misses with a head kick.
Proudstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Hemlock misses with the combination.
Proudstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hemlock.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Proudstar.
Both fighters circling a little - Proudstar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hemlock looks gassed!
Hemlock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Proudstar.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hemlock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hemlock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hemlock should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudstar. That's going to slow Hemlock down.
Proudstar lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Proudstar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudstar. That's going to slow Hemlock down.
Proudstar lands a high kick!
Hemlock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hemlock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Proudstar. Proudstar obviously looking to wear him down.
Hemlock throws a head kick that misses
and Proudstar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar connects with a solid leg kick.
Proudstar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hemlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Proudstar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Proudstar feints and then cracks Hemlock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hemlock down.
Hemlock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Proudstar can pounce on him.
Hemlock checks a low kick from Proudstar.

Proudstar gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hemlock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proudstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hemlock blocks a head kick by Proudstar.
Proudstar misses with a body kick.
Hemlock lands a head kick. Proudstar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James Proudstar is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Proudstar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hemlock!
Hemlock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Proudstar stuffs the takedown.
Proudstar with a nice cross.
Hemlock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Proudstar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hemlock swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Proudstar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hemlock wants to sweep here but Proudstar controlling him for the moment.
Hemlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Proudstar trying to control but Hemlock is working from the bottom.
Hemlock wants to sweep here but Proudstar controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Proudstar throws a solid leg kick but Hemlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Proudstar.
A big right from Hemlock misses.
Proudstar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hemlock looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudstar is just out of range.

Proudstar closes the distance and pushes Hemlock back into the cage.
Proudstar slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Proudstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hemlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Proudstar to work.

Hemlock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hemlock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proudstar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hemlock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Proudstar lands a head kick!
Proudstar misses with a low kick.
Proudstar misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Proudstar misses.
Hemlock misses with a looping left.
Proudstar throws a low kick but Hemlock moves out of range easily.
Hemlock throws a hook but Proudstar avoids it easily.
Proudstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hemlock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proudstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Proudstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Hemlock.
Proudstar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Proudstar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Proudstar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Proudstar.
Proudstar throws a body kick that misses.
Proudstar leaves Hemlock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Proudstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hemlock can do to turn this around?
Proudstar tried to score with a low kick but Hemlock checks it.
Proudstar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Proudstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudstar feints and then cracks Hemlock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hemlock down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hemlock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Proudstar - the referee stops the clock and Hemlock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Proudstar. Hemlock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar scores with a head kick. Hemlock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Proudstar throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock misses with a hook.
Proudstar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hemlock blocks the low kick.
Proudstar lands the left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Hemlock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Proudstar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hemlock checks it well.
Proudstar closes the distance and clinches up with Hemlock, looking for a takedown. Proudstar pushes Hemlock against the cage but Hemlock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Proudstar 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 Hemlock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hemlock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar throws a leg kick but Hemlock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hemlock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hemlock slips under a jab.
Hemlock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Proudstar throws a leg kick which misses Hemlock's front leg but catches the back leg as Hemlock tries to avoid it.
Hemlock misses the jab.
Hemlock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Proudstar has managed to clinch.
Proudstar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hemlock's defenses.
Hemlock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemlock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Proudstar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar blocking some punches.
Hemlock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proudstar scores with a hook to the body.
Hemlock tries to stall but Proudstar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Proudstar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hemlock stalling.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hemlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hemlock lands an uppercut.

That's four 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.
Proudstar tries to land a knee to the head but Hemlock blocks with his arms.
Proudstar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hemlock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Proudstar has Hemlock pressed against the cage, preventing Hemlock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biff Hemlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar landing knees to the body.
Proudstar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hemlock wants to stall.
Hemlock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Proudstar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hemlock's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Proudstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a leg kick that knocks Hemlock off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Proudstar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!