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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hernandez (ranked 3254 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Olusola Oni (ranked 325 p4p, 333 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by I’m Back . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hernandez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oni's guard.
Oni is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez throws a strike but Oni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hernandez is working an open guard so Oni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Oni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Oni connects with a nice looking jab.
Oni tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Oni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Oni slips the punch.
Oni cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oni scores with a punch to the head.
Oni wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Oni moves out of range.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Oni's shoulder, as Oni tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Oni's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oni won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Oni is working from the bottom.
Oni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oni won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oni is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to sweep but instead, Oni has passed into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Oni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Oni's back. He's all about the action.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez is pressing down on Oni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oni preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but instead Oni has moved into half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olusola Oni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Olusola Oni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Oni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Oni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Oni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oni tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Oni has worked his arm free - good work by Oni!
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Oni defends.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Oni is working away.
Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oni being controlled for a moment.
Hernandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two 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.
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Oni is defending well.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Oni's temple.
Hernandez laying and praying for a moment but Oni takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Oni defends it.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Oni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Oni is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oni scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez with a jab.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni lands a lovely overhand right.
Oni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Onis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Oni wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Oni is proving a slippery customer.
Oni wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oni is now in half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Joey Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oni tries to stand and escape but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Hernandez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Oni decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez jabs Oni right on the nose. Oni blinks but takes it well.
Oni with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Oni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Oni scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Oni dodges it nicely.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Oni defends it.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head.
Hernandez prevents Oni from improving his position.
Oni is trying to stand.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hernandez!
A very excited looking Joey Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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