PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (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. 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.

Holyfield
vs
Hammerfist

188 cm
31
217 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

179 cm
30
211 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holyfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holyfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Hammerfist avoided it.
A lazy left from Hammerfist finds it's target.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Holyfield moved away.
Holyfield scores with a jab. Hammerfist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Holyfield moves into the clinch.

Hammerfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammerfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammerfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holyfield.
A nice side step and Hammerfist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Hammerfist drives through with a takedown into guard.

Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holyfield's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holyfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Holyfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfist feints the counter takedown.
Holyfield throws the left hand but Hammerfist avoids the punch easily.
Hammerfist throws a solid leg kick but Holyfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammerfist.
Hammerfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holyfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammerfist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammerfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holyfield throws a jab when Hammerfist was well out of range.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Hammerfist tries to counter it with a takedown but Holyfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammerfist scores with a shot to the body.
Holyfield wants to clinch up but Hammerfist keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammerfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfist slips the punch.
Hammerfist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammerfist 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 Holyfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holyfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holyfield lands with a straight right. Hammerfist didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holyfield.
Hammerfist scores with a leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hammerfist to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Holyfield blocks a low kick nicely.

Hammerfist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holyfield quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist trying to mount his opponent but Holyfield defends it.
Hammerfist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Hammerfist has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holyfield wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Hammerfist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holyfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammerfist.

Holyfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hammerfist pulls his head out easily.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Hammerfist keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holyfield is trying to stand up here but Hammerfist is controlling him well.
Holyfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Holyfield tries to kick Hammerfist off but Hammerfist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammerfist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holyfield's head.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holyfield missing with a left hand there. Hammerfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Hammerfist tries to counter it with a takedown but Holyfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick but Holyfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holyfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerfist momentarily.
Hammerfist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammerfist cracks a nice hook into Holyfield's ribs.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammerfist as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hammerfist connects with a leg kick. Holyfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerfist tries to stall but Holyfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Holyfield breaks from the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a straight right.
Holyfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammerfist's waist but Hammerfist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holyfield off to one side.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Hammerfist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammerfist momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammerfist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist throws the kick towards the body but Holyfield avoids it.
Holyfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holyfield lands with a hook. Hammerfist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hammerfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist missing with a left hand there. Holyfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holyfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Jab by Holyfield.
A head kick misses from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist throws a wild body kick that Holyfield sees coming a mile off.
Hammerfist misses the shot to the body.
Hammerfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holyfield's hands.
Hammerfist looks to land a right hand but Holyfield moved out of range.
Hammerfist throws a solid leg kick but Holyfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammerfist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Holyfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holyfield connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that half lands.
A big right from Hammerfist misses.
Hammerfist scores with a nice head shot.
Hammerfist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammerfist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerfist.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammerfist misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammerfist. That snapped Holyfield's head back.
Holyfield throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerfist's shoulder, as Hammerfist tries to avoid the shot.
Holyfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerfist.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Evander Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut. Hammerfist saw that one coming.
Hammerfist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Hammerfist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to clinch.
Holyfield needs to keep his hands up - Hammerfist had a free shot at his head there.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammerfist's head backwards.
Hammerfist loads up on a big right hand but Holyfield slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holyfield. That's going to slow Hammerfist down.
A head kick misses from Holyfield.
Hammerfist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hammerfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield looks to land a combination. Hammerfist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hammerfist works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hammerfist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammerfist slips under a jab.
Holyfield throws a head kick that half lands.

Hammerfist lands a left and a right that sends Holyfield crashing to the canvas! Hammerfist dives into mount looking to finish!
Hammerfist punishing his opponent with strikes.

Holyfield is rocked!
Hammerfist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Holyfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist prevents Holyfield from getting the reversal.
MC Hammerfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holyfield is looking to escape.
Holyfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Holyfield is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist lands a heavy elbow.
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.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hammerfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Hammerfist throws a leg kick
and Hammerfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holyfield ducks right into an uppercut from Hammerfist.

Evander Holyfield's cut is getting worse.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Hammerfist slips the punch.
Holyfield misses with a looping left.
Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyfield sprawls well. Holyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hammerfist gets slowly back to his feet.
Holyfield takes a swing at Hammerfist's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Hammerfist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holyfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield staying out of range there.
Holyfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Hammerfist avoided it.
Holyfield lands a nice shot that snaps Hammerfist's head back.
Hammerfist checks a leg kick nicely.
Hammerfist thuds his shin into the meat of Holyfield's side.
Hammerfist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a hook. Hammerfist ducked under it nicely.
Hammerfist misses with a hook. Holyfield ducked under it nicely.
Hammerfist connects with a crisp jab.
Hammerfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfist looks to land a right hand but Holyfield moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hammerfist misses the target.
As Hammerfist backs away, Holyfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Holyfield coming out on top.
Hammerfist looks for the body kick but Holyfield saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a leg kick that knocks Hammerfist off balance momentarily.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holyfield has time to react.
Hammerfist checks a leg kick.
Hammerfist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Hammerfist feints and as Holyfield raises his hands in defense, Hammerfist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Holyfield has his foot on Hammerfist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerfist works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Hammerfist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to stand up but Hammerfist isn't so interested in that idea.
Holyfield 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammerfist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Hammerfist with a series of wild strikes but Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four 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.
Hammerfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammerfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerfist.
Holyfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Holyfield.
Hammerfist connects with a looping right hand.
Holyfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammerfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammerfist misses with a jab to the body
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Holyfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Hammerfist shoots in and gets a takedown into Holyfield's guard.

Holyfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammerfist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but MC Hammerfist just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hammerfist throws a wild body kick that Holyfield sees coming a mile off.
Hammerfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Hammerfist misses with a hook.
Holyfield throws out a powerful jab.
Holyfield misses with a straight right.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfist throws a big shot that misses.
Holyfield motions for Hammerfist to come forward. Holyfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfist defending well as Holyfield loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield wants to slow Hammerfist down by chopping away at his legs.
Hammerfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerfist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Holyfield does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holyfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hammerfist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holyfield fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hammerfist just manages to avoid it.
Hammerfist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Holyfield misses with a right hand
and Hammerfist counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammerfist can pounce on him.
Hammerfist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerfist cracks the inside of Holyfield's front leg.
Hammerfist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammerfist checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist throws a lazy right hand but Holyfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holyfield throws a big shot that misses.
Holyfield throws a head kick but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Holyfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammerfist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 lands with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holyfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammerfist can pounce on him.
Holyfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerfist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holyfield's sensitive parts.
Holyfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammerfist.
Hammerfist scores with a jab.
Holyfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammerfist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holyfield's calf.
Holyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist lands a front kick.
Holyfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holyfield misses with a body punch
and Hammerfist counters with a left and a right that stings Holyfield.
Holyfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammerfist circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammerfist is looking to land body kicks.
Holyfield throws an off balance right hand
and Hammerfist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerfist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammerfist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holyfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hammerfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holyfield is looking to counter punch.
Holyfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerfist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist throws out a powerful jab.
Hammerfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammerfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammerfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holyfield feints and then cracks Hammerfist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammerfist down.
Holyfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
And Hammerfist tries to counter it with a takedown but Holyfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holyfield's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holyfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammerfist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holyfield somewhat.
Hammerfist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holyfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammerfist.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerfist is just out of range.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield lands with a nice body punch.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield swings for the body but Hammerfist moves out of range.
Hammerfist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Hammerfist misses.
Hammerfist misses the jab.
Holyfield misses with a straight left.
Hammerfist connects with a high kick.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Hammerfist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammerfist counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hammerfist blocks the body kick.
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holyfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammerfist finds it's way round the side to connect with Holyfield's head.
Hammerfist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hammerfist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hammerfist 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 Holyfield has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holyfield and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Hammerfist with a hook.
Hammerfist scores with a jab to the head.
Holyfield misses the body punch
and Hammerfist counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hammerfist scores with a leg kick.
Hammerfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammerfist throws a head kick that misses.
Holyfield throwing a counter right hand but Hammerfist manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a series of strikes that have Hammerfist backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holyfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holyfield throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfist moves out of range easily.
Holyfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammerfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyfield is just out of range.
Evander Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MC Hammerfist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerfist.
Holyfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfist counters with a nice body shot.
Hammerfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holyfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a hook but Hammerfist avoids it easily.
Hammerfist ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Nice shot by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Hammerfist thumps Holyfield with a low kick.
Hammerfist lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyfield's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammerfist.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holyfield misses with an uppercut. Hammerfist saw that one coming.
Holyfield throws out a leg kick but Hammerfist moves out of range and Holyfield only half commits.
Holyfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfist counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammerfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holyfield. That did some damage!
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holyfield has time to react.
Hammerfist dodges the punch combination from Holyfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holyfield.
Holyfield looks to clinch
and Hammerfist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Holyfield misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammerfist! But no joy.
Holyfield tries to score with a low kick but Hammerfist moves his leg out of the way.
Hammerfist with the counter takedown but Holyfield avoids it easily.
Hammerfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammerfist misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holyfield.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hammerfist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
MC Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammerfist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50

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