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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Jericho (ranked 883 p4p, 102 weight class) and Braxton Hernando (ranked 1414 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernando dips to his left and cracks Jericho with an uppercut!
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Hernando is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernando.
Jericho moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernando has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernando looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho has managed to clinch.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Hernando.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Hernando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernando - that will leave a mark!
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Hernando misses the jab.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho misses with a wild combination.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jericho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Hernando misses.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Jericho slips the punch.
Jericho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernando.
Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jericho.
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernando lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho slips a jab from Hernando.
Jericho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernando might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho wants to clinch up but Hernando keeps it at a distance.
Jericho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernando.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando moves into the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando wants a takedown but no success here.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernando lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jericho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Hernando is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jerichos head.
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando wants to slow Jericho down by chopping away at his legs.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernando rushes Jericho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando gets through Jericho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho pushes Hernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jericho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body. Hernando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hernando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jericho lands with a kick to the temple. Hernando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hernando throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho is looking to wear down Hernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernando controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernando.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho lands a shot to the body.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho pushes Hernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jericho.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando is looking for a takedown.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho blocking some punches.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jericho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Maxim Jericho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Jericho blocks an elbow strike.
Hernando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Jericho working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Hernando.
Hernando works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jericho pulls Hernando in close to prevent any damage.
Jericho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando working some strikes from top position.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernando postures up in Jericho's guard and throws a big left but Jericho blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernando accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho controlling Hernando's posture.
Hernando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jericho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
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.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernando chips away with some ground and pound.
Jericho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernando throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernando scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernando postures up.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Jericho keeps moving.
Jericho pulls Hernando in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernando from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernando is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando gets tackled into the cage by Jericho. Jericho maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jericho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Hernando catches Jericho right on the button with a cross.
Hernando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hernando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Hernando's head.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jericho.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho works on Hernando's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho scores with a shot to the side of Hernando's head.
Jericho lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernando controls his hands.
Hernando takes a shot to the head.
Jericho avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Hernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernando misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jericho.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando misses with an elbow strike.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho presses Hernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho presses Hernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Hernando back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho digs a right hand underneath Hernando's ribcage. Hernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
Jericho works on Hernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Hernando blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Hernando blocking some punches.
Jericho avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Jericho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Hernando is rocked!
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernando is still on wobbly legs! Can Jericho finish him?
Jericho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho digs a right hand into Hernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernando's gas tank.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando seems to have recovered his senses.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hernando lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jericho 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Jericho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Braxton Hernando spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick'.
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