PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sergio liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). liddell has chosen Dream On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. sergio liddell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hamill
vs
liddell

185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Hamill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, sergio liddell!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
liddell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamill misses with a takedown attempt - liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hamill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamill dives in and grabs liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. liddell pushes down on Hamill's head and hops out.
Hamill shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamill dives in and grabs liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. liddell pushes down on Hamill's head and hops out.
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says liddell as he avoids it easily.
Hamill is breathing heavily.
Hamill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around liddell's waist but liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamill off to one side.
Hamill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with liddell but liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
liddell connects with a crisp jab.
liddell scores with a jab to the body.
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!
liddell scores with a one two! Hamill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
liddell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamill off the ropes and back into rage.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell!
liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
sergio liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
liddell looks to land a combination. Hamill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hamill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
sergio liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
liddell stalks Hamill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamill's face. Hamill staggers backwards, shaken.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
liddell scores with a three punch combo!

Hamill is rocked!
liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Hamill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
liddell lands a head kick!
A head kick from liddell lands but Hamill takes it in his stride.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamill seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamill shoots in looking for a takedown. liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Hamill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
liddell tests Hamill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
liddell is working the combinations to good effect here.
liddell stuns Hamill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
liddell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell!
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell lands a high kick!
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
liddell moves in looking to clinch but Hamill pushes him off.
Hamill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around liddell's waist but liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamill off to one side.
Left hook, right uppercut from liddell.
liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Hamill seems unphased.
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell lands a jab to Hamill's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell lands a head kick. Hamill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hamill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
liddell tries to bum rush Hamill with a series of wild strikes but Hamill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
liddell catches Hamill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
liddell thuds his right hand into Hamill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
liddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by liddell.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hamill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
liddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
liddell digs a good body shot into Hamill's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell!
Hamill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamill doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by liddell - just one landing.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell throws a one two combo.
Hamill swats away the attempt to clinch by liddell.
liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
Hamill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
liddell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamill will feel that in the morning.
Hamill moves forwards but liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
liddell tests Hamill's chin there with a solid looking shot.

liddell closes the distance and clinches.
liddell is trying to break the clinch but Hamill is controlling him.
Hamill has liddell pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
liddell can't break the clinch.
liddell is trying to force a seperation but Hamill has the dominant position.
liddell is trying to break the clinch but Hamill is controlling him.
Hamill tries to score a body lock takedown but liddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
liddell wants to break free but Hamill has control.
liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on liddell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
liddell has had enough of the clinch but Hamill keeps him there for the moment.
Hamill tries to score a body lock takedown but liddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

liddell breaks the clinch.
liddell scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from liddell.
liddell scores with a jab to the head.
liddell catches Hamill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamill closes this distance looking for a takedown but liddell circles away.
liddell throws a one two combo.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from liddell both land. Nice combination.
liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamill backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from liddell as Hamill shoots in.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamill momentarily.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as liddell sprawls well. liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamill gets slowly back to his feet.
liddell looks to land a combination. Hamill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good shot there by liddell.
Hamill walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for liddell.
liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
liddell throws a one two combo.
Hamill shoots for a takedown but liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamill circles away quickly and effectively.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
liddell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
Hamill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
liddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
liddell stalks Hamill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamill's face. Hamill staggers backwards, shaken.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hamill moves forwards but liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamill fails to land the takedown.
liddell misses with a double jab.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
liddell scores with a jab.
Hamill shoots in for a double leg but liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by liddell. Beautiful body shot.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from liddell both land. Nice combination.
liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from liddell does no damage.
Some wild striking there from liddell.
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell tries to clinch but Hamill moves out of range.
Hamill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has liddell pinned against the cage. liddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamill fails with the takedown.
liddell digs a good hook to Hamill's body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hamill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
liddell throws a head kick that Hamill semi-blocks.
Hamill takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by liddell.
Hamill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hamill avoids a punch combination nicely.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
liddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamill.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
liddell lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sergio liddell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hamill closes this distance looking for a takedown but liddell circles away.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
sergio liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says liddell as he avoids it easily.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hamill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
liddell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from liddell.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamill is trying hard to land a takedown here. liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
liddell cracks Hamill with a good jab.
liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
liddell lands a jab to the nose.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from liddell does it's job there.
No joy there for liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
liddell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamill.
Left hook, right uppercut from liddell.
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from liddell misses.
liddell misses with the combination.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
liddell misses with the combination.
Hamill closes the distance and clinches up with liddell, looking for a takedown. Hamill pushes liddell against the ropes but liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
liddell lands a head kick. Hamill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hamill shoots in but liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
Matt Hamill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamill has a takedown stuffed.
liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hamill keeps the fight on the outside.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
Hamill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling liddell to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamill shoots for a takedown but liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
liddell lands a head kick!
A right-left combo lands from liddell.
liddell scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell throws a one two combo.
liddell looks to land a combination. Hamill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
liddell lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
liddell throws a one two combo.
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt.
liddell throws a one two combo.
liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamill shoots in looking for a takedown. liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Hamill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
liddell throws a series of strikes that have Hamill backpedaling.
liddell works Hamill's body with a nice hook.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
A decent looking cross lands there for liddell.
liddell looks to land a combination. Hamill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell throws a shot to the body.
liddell misses with the combination.
liddell misses with a two punch combination.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by liddell as he connects with a hook.
Hamill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
liddell with a hook.
liddell throws a series of punches but Hamill avoids them all with ease.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamill, pushing him back against the ropes.
liddell trying to control the position but instead, Hamill has worked for underhooks and has pushed liddell into the ropes.

liddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown but liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
liddell throws a shot to the body.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
liddell scores with a three punch combo!
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
liddell scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
liddell lands a jab-cross combination.
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
liddell scores with a one two! Hamill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but liddell swivels and escapes.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
liddell lands with an overhand left.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts liddell as he jumps to the side.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hamill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hamill drops his hands momentarily and liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
liddell scores with a jab. Hamill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
liddell stalks Hamill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamill's face. Hamill staggers backwards, shaken.

Hamill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
liddell regains half guard.
liddell is pressing down on Hamill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamill thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamill prevents liddell from getting back to his feet.
liddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
liddell looking for a sweep. Not yet liddell, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if liddell can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hamill throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hamill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
Hamill has a takedown stuffed.
Hamill slips a jab and a cross from liddell.
A left and a right from liddell both land. Nice combination.
Hamill shoots in for a double leg but liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamill backs up against the ropes.
liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamill has liddell pressed against the ropes, preventing liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but liddell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
liddell tries to break free but Hamill pushes him back against the ropes.
liddell has had enough of the clinch but Hamill keeps him there for the moment.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell manages to get underhooks.
liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamill has him pressed against the ropes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
liddell wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamill won't allow it.
Hamill has liddell pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
liddell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamill wants a takedown but no success here.
liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
liddell wants to break free but Hamill has control.
liddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hamill keeps control of liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamill can't get the takedown.
liddell is trying to stall.
liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamill has him pressed against the ropes.
liddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamill has double underhooks.
liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamill has him pressed against the ropes.
Hamill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. liddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hamill prevents liddell from breaking the clinch.
liddell can't break the clinch.
Hamill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite liddell's efforts to push away.
Hamill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from liddell misses.
liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sergio liddell 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hamill shoots in but liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
liddell throws a series of punches but Hamill avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from liddell.
Left hook, right uppercut from liddell.

Hamill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamill looking for a takedown.
liddell is trying to force a seperation but Hamill has the dominant position.
liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
liddell wants to break free but Hamill has control.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hamill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
liddell can't break the clinch.
Hamill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. liddell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
liddell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamill is keeping busy.
Hamill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite liddell's efforts to push away.
Hamill looking for a takedown.
liddell lands an elbow inside.
Hamill prevents liddell from breaking the clinch.
Hamill has liddell pressed against the ropes, preventing liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell manages to get underhooks.
liddell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
liddell tries to break the clinch but Hamill is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamill goes for a takedown attempt but liddell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hamill or perhaps it was just good defense by liddell which made him look bad.
liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hamill's head.
Hamill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
liddell throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from liddell as Hamill shoots in.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
liddell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from liddell both land. Nice combination.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from liddell both land. Nice combination.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as liddell sprawls well. liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamill gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hamill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
liddell scores with a hook to the body. Hamill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
Hamill tries for a takedown but liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hamill backs up against the ropes.
liddell scores with a one two! Hamill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamill avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
liddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill fails to land the takedown.
liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from liddell.
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Hamill with that takedown attempt.
Hamill takes one to the chin there.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from liddell.
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
Hamill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
liddell cracks Hamill with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of liddell.
liddell works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hamill dives in and grabs liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. liddell pushes down on Hamill's head and hops out.
Hamill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from liddell. That one must have hurt.
liddell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by liddell.
Nice takedown defense from liddell. No joy for Hamill on that attempt.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
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!
liddell throws a one two combo.
Hamill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
liddell lands with a nice combination. Hamill backs away looking to recover.
liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
liddell throws a combination. Hamill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by liddell as he connects with a hook.
liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamill.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Hamill with that takedown attempt.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
liddell cracks Hamill with an open hand slap.
A nice combination there by liddell.
liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
liddell throws a one two combo.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Hamill fails with a takedown attempt.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell!
liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by liddell - just one landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by liddell!
Hamill walks into a left hand.
liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
liddell misses with a few strikes there.
liddell lands with a cross.
Hamill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from liddell.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
liddell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamill's head.
sergio liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from liddell misses.
Hamill shoots in but liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamill tries to close the distance and clinch but liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
liddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
liddell throws a series of strikes that have Hamill backpedaling.
liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamill.
liddell stalks Hamill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamill's face. Hamill staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Hamill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by liddell.
A right-left combo lands from liddell.
liddell looks to land a combination. Hamill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

liddell clinches up against the ropes.
Hamill keeps control of liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
liddell is pressed up against the ropes. Hamill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag liddell down to the mat. liddell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from liddell misses.
Hamill shoots in looking for a takedown. liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Hamill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by liddell.
Hamill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as liddell sprawls well. liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamill gets slowly back to his feet.
liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
liddell scores with a three punch combo!
liddell throws a one two combo.
liddell misses with the combination.
liddell fails to land with a series of punches.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
liddell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hamill takes a jab right on the kisser.
liddell scores with a head kick.
Hamill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
liddell leaves Hamill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by liddell.
liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
liddell scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - liddell scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
liddell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matt Hamill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and liddell duly obliges.
liddell lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
sergio liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got liddell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for sergio liddell!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for sergio liddell!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for sergio liddell!

sergio liddell wins by unanimous decision!
sergio liddell is the new light heavyweight champion!