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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Herrera (ranked 3350 p4p, 351 weight class) and Ousmane Onyedikachi (ranked 5200 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Onyedikachi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera lands a jab to the nose.
Onyedikachi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Onyedikachi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Onyedikachi trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Herrera wants to improve his position but Onyedikachi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onyedikachi slips a nice elbow through Herrera's hands, connecting with Herrera's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
Onyedikachi controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onyedikachi tries to pass to full mount but Herrera defends it.
Onyedikachi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Onyedikachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Onyedikachi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Onyedikachi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Onyedikachi is working away from the top position though.
Onyedikachi winds up and cracks Herrera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Onyedikachi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Onyedikachi is controlling him well.
Onyedikachi is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herrera trying to control but Onyedikachi postures up.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herrera being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is trying to keep Onyedikachi in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Onyedikachi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herrera's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Onyedikachi throws a head kick but Herrera moves out of range.
Onyedikachi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Onyedikachi wants it to stay on the feet.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Onyedikachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Herrera throws a front kick aimed at Onyedikachi's knee but Onyedikachi avoids it well.
Onyedikachi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Onyedikachi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
Onyedikachi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Onyedikachi trying to control the pace.
Onyedikachi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ousmane Onyedikachi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Onyedikachi gets a takedown into half guard.
Onyedikachi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Onyedikachi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herrera is not content to let Onyedikachi control the position.
Onyedikachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herrera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onyedikachi wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera working for submissions but it's allowed Onyedikachi to get to half guard.
Herrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ousmane Onyedikachi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Onyedikachi wants to pass the guard but Herrera is defending well.
Onyedikachi trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Onyedikachi there.
Onyedikachi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet.
Onyedikachi is keen to just control but Herrera is a slippery customer.
Herrera trying to control here.
Onyedikachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Onyedikachi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Herrera.
Onyedikachi blocks the strikes from Herrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onyedikachi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herrera is not content to let Onyedikachi control the position.
Herrera wants to improve his position but Onyedikachi is controlling well.
Herrera is not content to let Onyedikachi control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Onyedikachi drives through with a takedown into Herrera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Onyedikachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onyedikachi sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onyedikachi is continuing to stall.
Onyedikachi lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Onyedikachi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Herrera controls Onyedikachi momentarily but Onyedikachi frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onyedikachi wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Onyedikachi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ousmane Onyedikachi 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Onyedikachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Onyedikachi circles away.
Onyedikachi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Herrera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Onyedikachi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera tries to reverse the position but Onyedikachi maintains control.
Onyedikachi raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Onyedikachi controlling from mount.
Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
Onyedikachi with good strikes from the mount here!
Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
Herrera is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to hold on but Onyedikachi pushes him away.
Onyedikachi controlling from mount.
Onyedikachi unloading with bombs!
Onyedikachi lands a big shot there that rocks Herrera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Onyedikachi isn't that keen on the idea.
Herrera is bucking up trying to escape but Onyedikachi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Onyedikachi is landing with some decent strikes but Herrera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Herrera is rocked!
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!
Onyedikachi cracks Herrera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ousmane Onyedikachi!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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