Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 296
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Hernando drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernando wants to pass the guard but Parazinho is keeping the position.
Hernando pushing down on Parazinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parazinho trying to control but Hernando postures up. #SUB#
Hernando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parazinho defends it well.
Hernando winds up and cracks Parazinho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Parazinho tries to get to full guard but Hernando has control of the leg.
Hernando trying to pass the guard but Parazinho defending well.
Hernando 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Parazinho looking for submissions off his back.
Parazinho is staying active underneath Hernando, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Parazinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parazinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernando wants to pass the guard but Parazinho is defending well.
Hernando missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Parazinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernando pulls his head out easily.
Hernando is trying to control the action in half guard but Parazinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernando landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernando tries to pass to full mount but Parazinho defends it.
Hernando looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernando working Parazinho over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parazinho works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Hernando works over Parazinho with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Parazinho working for a triangle but Hernando defends it easily.
Hernando working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernando landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Parazinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernando trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Parazinho manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hernando is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parazinho defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parazinho preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Parazinho from controlling successfully.
Parazinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Hernando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernando is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Parazinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernando is defending well.
Hernando is trying to control Parazinho's posture but Parazinho avoids it.
Hernando tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parazinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hernando sneaks back into half guard.
Parazinho prevents Hernando from improving his position.#T4#
Hernando wants to get back to full guard but Parazinho has mounted him!
Hernando is squirming around, avoiding Parazinho's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Parazinho looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernando defends it well.
Hernando gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Parazinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernando trying to control but Parazinho postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hernando is defending against the submission attempts here by Parazinho. #SUB2#
Parazinho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernando defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braxton Hernando dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando lands a nice hook to Parazinho's body. Parazinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parazinho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernando.
Hernando takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernando bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parazinho's head.
Parazinho lands with a kick to the temple. Hernando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parazinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
Parazinho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parazinho lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernando throws a head kick but Parazinho moves out of range.
Parazinho throws out a counter right but Hernando avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernando.
Hernando pushes Parazinho away with a front kick.
Hernando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parazinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parazinho lands with a hook. Hernando tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Hernando has Parazinho up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Parazinho.
Hernando lands a good knee to the midsection. Parazinho won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Parazinho tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Parazinho back against the cage.
Parazinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hernando is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Parazinho can't fight it off and eventually Hernando manages to take the fight to the floor. Parazinho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernando with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Parazinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernando looking to sit in guard and control but Parazinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Parazinho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hernando wants to control but Parazinho passes easily into half guard.
Hernando is refusing to be controlled, as Parazinho sits in half guard. #T2#
Hernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernando tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Parazinho is thwarting Hernando's attempts to control the position.
Hernando is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernando manages to get to full guard.
Braxton Hernando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hernando looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernando thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hernando looking to control.
Parazinho slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Parazinho trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Parazinho content to control rather than advance.
Hernando strikes from the bottom but Parazinho passes into mount!
Hernando slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Parazinho trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Hernando manages to get to full guard.
Parazinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hernando pulls Parazinho in to control the position.
Hernando can't keep his opponent in guard - Parazinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Parazinho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernando defends it well.
Hernando wants to get back to full guard.
Hernando has his hands clasped together around Parazinho's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Parazinho wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hernando is looking for a sweep. Parazinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernando.
Parazinho throws a hook to the side of Hernando's head but Hernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernando scores with a punch to the head.
Parazinho takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Braxton Hernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernando throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Hernando throws a leg kick which misses Parazinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Parazinho tries to avoid it.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Parazinho scores with a hook.
Parazinho misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando tries to clinch up but Parazinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Parazinho.
Parazinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Parazinho backs away, Hernando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parazinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Hernando shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parazinho is trying to defend but Hernando finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernando lands strikes from half guard.
Parazinho wants to get back to full guard.
Hernando passes the guard and advances to mount!
Parazinho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernando working Parazinho over with strikes.
Parazinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parazinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernando is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernando landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Parazinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernando defends well.
Hernando pushing down on Parazinho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando drops an elbow to the side of Parazinho's head. #SUB#
Hernando is working for a kimura but Parazinho is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernando winds up and cracks Parazinho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernando lands a nice short elbow.
Hernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parazinho keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Parazinho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Parazinho has his foot on Hernando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernando works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hernando slips nicely into half guard.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep. Hernando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parazinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernando is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hernando is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Parazinho has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hernando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parazinho defends it well.
Parazinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernando's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernando's back!
Hernando is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Parazinho looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Parazinho looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Hernando rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hernando tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Parazinho has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Parazinho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernando to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernando shrugs it off.
Parazinho wants to take Hernando's back here but Hernando is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hernando tries to improve his position but Parazinho has taken his back! Parazinho has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hernando tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Parazinho pushes Hernando away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mannie Parazinho!
A victorious Mannie Parazinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Braxton Hernando spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick'.

Event: GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Hernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze lands an overhand right.
Hernando fails with the takedown.
Haze is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze misses with a looping left.
A jab from Hernando does it's job there.
Hernando misses with a left hand
and Haze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando takes one on the button.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Hernando will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Haze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze grinds an elbow into Hernando's temple.
Haze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hernando sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A control attempt from Hernando but he's now mounted!
Hernando is bucking up trying to escape but Haze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hernando is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haze breaks from Hernando's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Haze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Haze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haze is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Hernando is rocked!
Haze with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Hernando is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernando is bucking up trying to escape but Haze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haze looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hernando covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Haze!
Jerry Haze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Braxton Hernando stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick'.

Event: GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1##BC2#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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 #CL#
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!#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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.#CL#
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!
#R3#
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 #CL#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #ROC#
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'.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Hernando blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernando avoided it.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Hernando.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Hernando releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenkins. Hernando shrugs it off though.
Hernando jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Hernando misses.
It looked like Jenkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernando.
Jenkins takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Hernando throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Hernando.
Jenkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando misses with a body kick.
Hernando scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernando scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Jenkins.
Hernando connects with a leg kick. Jenkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Hernando scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Hernando misses.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Hernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Hernando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernando connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Hernando's leg. Hernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernando misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hernando swinging wildly here.
Hernando wants to clinch.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jenkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hernando moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Hernando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernando thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Hernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Hernando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Jenkins throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Hernando blocks the low kick.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hernando just manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernando. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Hernando tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Hernando's ribs.
Hernando looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernando misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jenkins tried to score with a low kick but Hernando checks it.
A little jabbing left from Hernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernando chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Hernando's belly button to the back.
Hernando lands the left hand.
Hernando misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando checks the leg kick.
Hernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Hernando sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Hernando misses with an uppercut.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jenkins misses the body punch
and Hernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
A good leg kick by Jenkins.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
Hernando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.#T1#
Hernando is looking to clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernando. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Hernando misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins throws a front kick aimed at Hernando's knee but Hernando avoids it well.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernando looks to throw a body kick
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernando throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernando misses with a hook.
Braxton Hernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Hernando checks it
and Hernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Hernando.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernando circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Hernando misses.
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.#T2#
Hernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernando is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Hernando avoids nicely.
Hernando throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Hernando avoids it well.
Jenkins delivers a nice body kick.
Hernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernando with a jab.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernando checks a leg kick.
Hernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernando misses with a left hand
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Hernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernando scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Hernando feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hernando finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Hernando cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Hernando's leg. Hernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernando lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Hernando lands a body shot.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernando. That did some damage!
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.#T4#
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernando avoided it.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Hernando.
Hernando scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hernando tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Jenkins. #CL2#
Hernando has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando lands an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
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 Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
Hernando takes one on the button.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Hernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to slow Hernando down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernando chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Hernando.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Hernando's legs.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Hernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Hernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Hernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Hernando walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.#T2#
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.
A quick step to the side and Jenkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernando.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Hernando moves out of range.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernando swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hernando has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando. #BC#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Hernando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.#T3#
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Hernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
Hernando lands with a nice body kick.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins thumps Hernando with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernando checks a leg kick. #T4#
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hernando. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
Hernando lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernando tries to clinch up.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hernando misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernando checks a leg kick.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hernando keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Hernando staying out of range there.
Hernando connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Hernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernando down.
Hernando jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braxton Hernando.
Well Hernando has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Braxton Hernando!
Braxton Hernando took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hernando clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
Boom dodges an elbow strike from Hernando.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernando obliges.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Hernando.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Hernando is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Boom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boom working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando works the jab nicely.
Hernando throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Hernando lands a jab to the head.
Hernando throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Hernando only half commits. #T1#
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernando dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Hernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Boom is rocked!
Hernando thumps Boom with a low kick.
Boom is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Boom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando tries a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando misses with an uppercut.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily. #T2#
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernando misses with a two punch combination.
Boom lands a nice hook to Hernando's body. Hernando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Hernando on the inside.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Hernando lands with a light punch inside.
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Boom! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boom lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braxton Hernando thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cuida misses. #CL#
Hernando has Cuida up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Nice elbow from Cuida.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cuida 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.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Hernando drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuida managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando misses with the head strike. #T1#
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernando avoids it.
Hernando lands with a left to the head.
Hernando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuida trying to stall but Hernando improves his position.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
Cuida is looking to control Hernando's arms but Hernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the cage.
Hernando goes for a takedown attempt but Cuida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuida feints and then cracks Hernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernando down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernando, as that shot connected. #CL#
Hernando closes the distance and clinches.
Hernando is working for takedown but Cuida is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Hernando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando stops a takedown attempt from Cuida.
Hernando pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
Cuida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuida fails to land.
Cuida is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cuida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Braxton Hernando has been cut.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Cuida prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuida stalling.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Cuida leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Cuida throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hernando's defenses.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Cuida tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernando avoids the damage to the body.
Hernando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando. #BC#
Hernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Hernando cracks Cuida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Cuida misses with a hook. Hernando ducked under it nicely.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuida moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Hernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
Cuida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cuida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hernando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Cuida punishes Hernando's body with a nice straight punch.
Cuida moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cuida misses with a few strikes there.
Hernando lands with a straight right. Cuida didn't see that one coming.
Hernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando tries to clinch but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida throws out a counter right but Hernando avoids it with no problem.
Cuida scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hernando as Cuida shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernando moves away from the strike by Cuida.
Hernando lands a right hook to the body.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Cuida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando misses with a straight right.
Hernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuida moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Cuida misses with a straight left.
Hernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Cuida misses.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cuida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernando scores with a leg kick. #T1##CL#
Hernando clinches up with Cuida and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Cuida working Hernando over with knees to the body.
Hernando lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Hernando has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cuida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Cuida is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hernando off. It looks like it's working - Hernando slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Cuida displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuida.
Hernando throws a hook but Cuida avoids it easily.
Cuida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Hernando misses
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando slips a straight right by Cuida.
Hernando is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuida has time to react.
Cuida throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.#T2##CL2#
Cuida has Hernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hernando breaks from the clinch.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernando connects with a looping right hand.
Cuida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown but Hernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braxton Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Hernando connects with a right hand. Cuida shakes it off.
Cuida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernando misses with a hook to the body
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuida wants to clinch.
Cuida needs to keep his hands up - Hernando had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cuida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuida working away.
Hernando manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuida gets back to full guard.
Hernando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernando won't allow Cuida to sweep him here.
Hernando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernando scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet. #T4#
Hernando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernando lands a couple of digs.
Cuida is adopting a defensive guard.
Cuida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernando manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernando is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Hernando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuida is trying to control the position but Hernando postures up.
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 Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Hernando on the inside. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernando.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Cuida! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cuida lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Hernando connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Hernando staying out of range there.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab from Hernando.
Hernando takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hernando, right into the meat.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Hernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Taylor stalling.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernando.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Hernando is controlling him.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernando uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Hernando takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernando takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Hernando avoids them all with ease.
Taylor misses the jab.
That kick from Hernando tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor defending well as Hernando loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Hernando throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor sizes up Hernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Hernando saw that one coming.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernando connects with the punch.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernando.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernando.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Taylor backs away, Hernando returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hernando ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.#T3#
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Hernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hernando misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Hernando.
Hernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernando misses with a wild combination.
Taylor throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernando slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hernando there.
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!
Hernando misses with a looping right.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor staying out of range there.#T4#
Taylor checks a low kick from Hernando.
Hernando stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hernando pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glen Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor misses the jab.
Hernando lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando cracks Taylor with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Hernando.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernando clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernando to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernando.
Hernando tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Hernando ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernando misses its target.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts. #CL#
Hernando instigates a clinch.
Hernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glen Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernando is looking to counter punch.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando with a jab.
Hernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernando has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glen Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Hernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Hernando connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Hernando shakes him off and moves away.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Hernando shakes it off.
Hernando throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernando takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Hernando misses the shot to the body.
Hernando lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1-2. Taylor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hernando has managed to clinch.
Hernando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Hernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Braxton Hernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Hernando.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Taylor.
Hernando trying to land knees to the body.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernando backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Hernando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hernando fails to land. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Hernando slips a jab from Taylor.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor cracks Hernando with a good jab.
Taylor moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernando backs up against the cage.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Hernando lands a head shot.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernando connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Hernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Taylor slips under a jab from Hernando.
Hernando uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Hernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernando. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Hernando is rocked!
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernando bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernando lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor throws a hook but Hernando blocks it.
Hernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Taylor. #T2#
Taylor slips a jab from Hernando.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Hernando scores with a hook.
Hernando swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
Hernando is looking to counter punch.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernando throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernando tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernando throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.#T3#
Hernando throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Hernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernando defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
A little feinted left hand from Hernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernando.
Hernando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernando.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor tests Hernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernando scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Hernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Hernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Hernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernando. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Nice shot by Hernando.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernando duly obliges.
Hernando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernando connects with an inside leg kick.

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 Braxton Hernando.
I think Hernando 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braxton Hernando!
Glen Taylor spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight bro, congrats.'.

Event: GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci throws a hook but Hernando avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hernando.
Ricci scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernando misses the shot to the body.
Ricci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ricci.
Hernando digs a good hook to Ricci's body.
A clash of legs there as Ricci blocks the low kick.
Hernando slips a jab from Ricci.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricci.
Hernando misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ricci slips a jab from Hernando.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Hernando looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Ricci throws out a leg kick but Hernando moves out of range and Ricci only half commits. #T1#
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
Ricci takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ricci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernando.
Hernando slips under a jab.
Ricci blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernando moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Ricci connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hernando as he connects with a hook.
Hernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Hernando defending well as Ricci loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hernando misses its intended target.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. Hernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Hernando misses.
Hernando misses with a hook. Ricci ducked under it nicely.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci throws a hook but Hernando avoids it easily.
Ricci walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hernando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ricci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Hernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Hernando.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Ricci cracks Hernando with a nice body shot.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernando.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricci.
Ricci lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Ricci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Ricci. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Hernando scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Ricci manages to break the clinch.
Hernando tests Ricci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci looks to land a left hand but Hernando moved out of range nicely.
Hernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernando slips under a jab from Ricci.
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Hernando with an uppercut!
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Ricci ducks down to avoid it.
Ricci throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernando with a nice cross.#CL#
Hernando pushes Ricci up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ricci breaks the clinch.
Ricci has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricci's sensitive parts.
Hernando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Ricci sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricci throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernando looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernando. That snapped Ricci's head back.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricci has time to react.
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Ricci lands a leg kick that knocks Hernando off balance momentarily.
Ricci takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci throws a jab when Hernando was well out of range.
A jab from Hernando misses.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hernando tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricci is able to avoid easily.
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricci.
Hernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernando pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Hernando settles back down.
Hernando misses with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricci.
Hernando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ricci in his tracks.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricci.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Hernando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricci. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ricci throws a shot to the body.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Ricci lands a jab to Hernando's midsection.
A slow jab from Hernando misses its intended target.
Ricci now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernando swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Ricci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Ricci with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a nice uppercut.
Albert Ricci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci defending well as Hernando loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Ricci counters with a nice body kick.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.#T2#
Ricci scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Ricci throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
Ricci misses with a two punch combination.
Hernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hernando moves to clinch but Ricci breaks away
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
Ricci looks to land a combination. Hernando sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernando wants to slow Ricci down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci jabs at Hernando's body.
Ricci wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
Ricci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ricci slips under a jab from Hernando.
Ricci counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Hernando with a nice cross.
Hernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricci throws out the jab. #T3#
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricci drops his hands momentarily and Hernando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernando walks into a left hand.
Ricci pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a punch to the head.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando throws a sloppy body shot
and Ricci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
Ricci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernando at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hernando.
Hernando misses with a low kick.
Hernando throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando throws a hook but Ricci blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Ricci. #T4#
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernando looks to throw the jab but Ricci is out of range.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Ricci steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ricci. Hernando shrugs it off though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricci misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ricci misses.
Ricci looks to land a right hand but Hernando moved out of range.
Ricci moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando throws a low kick but Ricci avoids it.
Ricci lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricci lands a front kick.
Hernando moves forwards but Ricci connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricci.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ricci blocks a jab.
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Ricci thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernando if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricci lands with a nice body punch.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Ricci thumps Hernando with a low kick.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando motions for Ricci to come forward. Hernando throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ricci.
Despite the aggression on Ricci's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricci connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Ricci misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Hernando. #T1#
Ricci slips a jab from Hernando.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ricci! But no joy.
Ricci sizes up Hernando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Hernando misses with a hook.
Ricci thows a body kick. Hernando tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricci misses with a body shot.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Ricci manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws a big shot that misses.
Hernando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricci circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernando checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernando appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricci lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Ricci there.
Hernando looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Ricci slips under a jab.
Ricci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernando misses with the combination.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Hernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Ricci.
Hernando lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricci's head.
Hernando on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Ricci moves away and avoids it.
Hernando misses the jab.
Ricci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hernando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ricci's head backwards.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricci counters with a straight right hand.
Hernando connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Ricci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Ricci. #T3#
Ricci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernando.
Hernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernando misses the jab.
Hernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Hernando ducks right into an uppercut from Ricci.
Hernando scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Ricci.
Hernando misses with a hook
enabling Ricci to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricci.
Ricci staying out of range there.
A jab from Ricci does it's job there.
Ricci misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci throws a good cross that connects.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Ricci slips the punch.
Hernando backing away here, and Ricci unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ricci.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.#T4#
Hernando throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci misses with a hook.
Ricci needs to keep his hands up - Hernando had a free shot at his head there.
Ricci misses with a kick to the body.
Ricci is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando scores with a nice strike.
Ricci staying out of range there.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricci manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci misses with an uppercut.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Ricci keeps it at a distance.
Hernando throws a lazy right hand but Ricci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando lands with an overhand left.
Hernando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricci is looking to land body kicks.
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert Ricci.
I think Ricci has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Ricci!
Albert Ricci spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Hernando is looking to clinch but Bushido is avoiding it.
Bushido lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernando sprawls well. Hernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushido gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Bushido sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown but Hernando shows good takedown defense.
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushido.#TD2#
Bushido closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Hernando throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice takedown defense from Hernando. No joy for Bushido on that attempt.
Braxton Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Bushido.
Hernando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bushido is defended easily by Hernando.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushido.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
and Bushido counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando throws a jab when Bushido was well out of range.
Hernando thumps Bushido with a low kick.#TD2#
Hernando gets caught flat footed, as Bushido shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Hernando is trying to control the position but Bushido postures up.
Bushido trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Bushido looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hernando is looking for a triangle but Bushido pushes his legs off easily.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Hernando is keeping the position.
Hernando 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.
Hernando controls Bushido momentarily but Bushido frees himself.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Bushido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernando tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernando manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bushido manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bushido keeping moving, preventing Hernando from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hernando's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bushido is pulling down on Hernando's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernando, at least for the moment.
Bushido's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hernando won't allow Bushido to sweep him here.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido is working from the bottom.
Hernando postures up and lands a big shot to Bushido's brow.
Bushido pulls Hernando in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bushido looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernando passes into half guard. #T3#
Hernando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernando is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernando slips a nice elbow through Bushido's hands, connecting with Bushido's forehead.
Bushido moves into full guard.
Bushido is trying to keep Hernando in close.
Bushido manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernando manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hernando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushido pushing down on Hernando's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernando gets back to full guard.
Bushido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernando swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bushido drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bushido jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Bushido stopping the sweep attempt from Hernando.
Hernando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bushido is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bushido won't allow Hernando to sweep him here.
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido forces his way into half guard.
Bushido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bushido is working away from the top position though.
Hernando wants to improve his position but Bushido is controlling well.
Bushido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braxton Hernando dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bushido shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernando is trying to defend but Bushido finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Bushido is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernando sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bushido looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bushido wants to free his trapped foot but Hernando is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bushido seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushido sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernando defending well though.
Hernando is staying active underneath Bushido, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hernando looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernando manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernando, not yet.
Bushido advances to half guard.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido postures up.
Bushido wants to take a breather but Hernando is having none of it.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Hernando is defending well.
Bushido is trying to control. Hernando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bushido seems to be working for a kimura but Hernando defends the submission attempt.
Hernando trying to hold on to Bushido's head to control him but Bushido postures up.
Bushido trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bushido wants to advance to full mount but Hernando doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bushido looking to pass the guard.
Hernando lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hernando won't allow Bushido to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bushido is looking for a triangle but Hernando pushes his legs off easily.
Hernando looking to sit in guard and control but Bushido gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido stopping the sweep attempt from Hernando.
Hernando trying to keep a closed guard but Bushido is proving a slippery customer.
Hernando trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Hernando throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
Hernando thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido content to stall in guard here.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernando is keeping the position for now.
Hernando managing to control the position.
Hernando trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushido blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Bushido is looking to clinch but Hernando is avoiding it. #TD2#
Bushido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bushido wants to control but Hernando is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Bushido stands up out of the half guard.
Good shot there by Hernando.
Hernando motions for Bushido to come forward. Hernando throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushido was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernando.
Bushido with the counter takedown but Hernando avoids it easily.
Hernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernando 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. #TD2#
Bushido closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bushido wants to control but Hernando is keeping him busy.
Hernando punching from the bottom.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

General Bushido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernando wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernando wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Bushido has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bushido drags the fight down to the ground.
Bushido trying to keep a closed guard but Hernando is proving a slippery customer.
Bushido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bushido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernando is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hernando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hernando is in close to Bushido's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bushido holds on and takes a little breather.
Hernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bushido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bushido controls Hernando momentarily but Hernando frees himself.
Bushido looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushido, not yet.
Bushido controlling Hernando's posture.
Hernando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushido works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernando makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bushido has his foot on Hernando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernando works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido is working from the bottom.
Hernando is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bushido is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernando postures up in Bushido's guard and throws a big left but Bushido blocks it.
Bushido tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Bushido is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hernando rolls with it to try and escape but Bushido cranks on the arm and Hernando is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). General Bushido!
General Bushido decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 219
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Tural misses with a hook.
Hernando tried to counter with a leg kick but Tural avoided it.
Tural just misses with a punch to the body.
Tural is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Hernando misses with a leg kick
and Tural connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tural scores with a jab. Hernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tural tries to clinch but Hernando is having none of it.
Hernando lands a jab.
Hernando slips under a jab.
Hernando misses with a right hand
and Tural counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernando throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tural.
Tural uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernando has time to react.
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!
Tural tests Hernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A good leg kick by Tural.
A swing and a miss from Hernando.
Tural throws a sloppy head kick and Hernando moves out of range easily.
Tural on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernando. Hernando obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Tural misses with a straight right.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tural cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Hernando is rocked!
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Tural.
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Tural.
Tural throws a right hand that Hernando ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernando also avoids with ease.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tural manages to avoid it.
Hernando takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Hernando lands.
Tural throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
Hernando avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tural throws a hook but Hernando blocks it.
Tural takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Hernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernando appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hernando smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando cracks a nice hook into Tural's ribs.
Tural ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Hernando backing away here, and Tural unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Tural doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tural scores with a jab. Hernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernando darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hernando misses with a hook. Tural ducked under it nicely.
Tural displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernando throws out the jab.
Hernando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tural misses with an uppercut. Hernando saw that one coming.
Tural fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernando moves out of range as Tural strikes.
Hernando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernando slips under a jab from Tural.
Hernando looks for a takedown but Tural sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tural misses the target.
Abi Tural seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tural throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tural misses with a straight right.
Hernando throws a big counter combination but Tural scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tural pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Tural avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Tural.
Hernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tural misses with a left hand
and Hernando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tural thinking.
A slow jab from Hernando misses its intended target.
Hernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tural.
Hernando feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tural lands a jab to the head.
Hernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tural lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Tural moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tural.
Tural throws a shot from downtown. Hernando moves away and avoids it.
Tural misses with a hook. Hernando ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Hernando manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tural on his heels. He'll look to pass Tural's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tural is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Tural seems keen to control Hernando's posture.
Hernando is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernando won't allow Tural to sweep him here.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Tural keeps moving.
Tural is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Tural dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hernando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tural at a distance.
Tural digs a good body shot into Hernando's ribs.
Hernando scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernando takes a swing at Tural's ribcage but misses.
Hernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Tural.
Tural lands a jab to the nose.
Tural throws a big shot that misses.
Tural ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernando takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tural.
Hernando keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tural.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernando misses the target.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernando went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hernando seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Hernando clinches up with Tural and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Tural.
Hernando misses with some punches. #T1#
Tural blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tural misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Tural breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tural swings widly with a right hand
and Hernando counters with a left to the body.
Tural throws a looping overhand right but Hernando ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Hernando shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernando was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tural can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernando laying and praying for a moment but Tural takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tural avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernando. #T2#
Hernando trying to control the action but Tural is working from the bottom.
Hernando stalling away here and it's allowed Tural to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Tural is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Hernando gets to his feet - Tural follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tural misses the target.
Tural waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernando.#T3#
Tural moves forwards but Hernando connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tural works the jab nicely.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses.
Tural flicks out a counter leg kick but Hernando steps away.
Tural lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernando lands a leg kick that knocks Tural off balance momentarily.
A cross from Tural lands.
Hernando scores with a punch to the head.
Abi Tural seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tural bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tural lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tural 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hernando darts in and clinches Tural up against the cage.
Tural lands with a right to the head.
Hernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernando trying to land knees to the body.
Tural scores with a hook to the body.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Tural is working Hernando over against the cage.#T4#
Hernando blocking some punches.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Tural lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tural creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hernando with a big uppercut! Hernando tries to clinch up but Tural pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hernando to the mat! Hernando covers up and Tural unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abi Tural!
After winning the bout, Abi Tural thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Jostrzebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Jostrzebski keeps it at a distance.
Hernando tries to clinch but Jostrzebski moves away
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernando has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with an open hand slap.
Jostrzebski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Jostrzebski throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Hernando half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernando gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jostrzebski.#ROC2#
Hernando is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostrzebski cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jostrzebski fakes the body blow, causing Hernando to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hernando goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Hernando swings widly with a right hand
and Prophet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Prophet's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hernando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernando misses with a hook
and Prophet counters with a straight right hand.
Hernando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet checks the leg kick.
Prophet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando misses with a body punch
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Hernando is rocked!#T1#
Hernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prophet counters with a huge left! Hernando is in big trouble! He's backing up but Prophet isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hernando from any more damage. A dominating finish by Prophet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Prophet!

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Inoue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inoue throws an overhand right that lands on Hernando's shoulder, as Hernando tries to avoid the shot.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
and Inoue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernando connects with a right hand. Inoue shakes it off.
Hernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Hernando has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Inoue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernando throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inoue swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Inoue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando lands with an overhand left.
Hernando misses with a hook. Inoue ducked under it nicely.
Hernando lands a body shot.
Hernando throws a sloppy head kick
and Inoue counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Hernando. #T1#
Inoue takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Inoue misses the target.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hernando gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Inoue trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hernando manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Inoue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernando working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Inoue 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.
Hernando passes Inoue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inoue manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Inoue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Hernando is pushing down on Inoue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Inoue is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernando has managed to sneak the leg through.
Inoue has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Inoue wants to control but Hernando is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernando seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Hernando is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hernando working Inoue over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue wants to improve his position but Hernando is controlling well.
Hernando wants to take a breather but Inoue is having none of it. #T3#
Hernando controlling the action here.
Hernando seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inoue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inoue is trying to control but can't.
Inoue is doing well to control the position and prevent Hernando from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernando pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Inoue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hernando seems to be looking for submissions.
Inoue trying to control from the bottom.
Inoue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hernando.
Hernando trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Inoue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Inoue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernando advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braxton Hernando dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Inoue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Inoue lands a lovely overhand right.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inoue shoots in and drives through. Hernando sprawls well.
A combination from Hernando does no damage.
Hernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Hernando.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Inoue counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Inoue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hernando to the ground. Inoue is now in Hernando's guard.
Inoue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernando is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Inoue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Inoue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inoue trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Hernando looking to control.
Inoue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Inoue on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernando misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Inoue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernando feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inoues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Braxton Hernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inoue takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Hernando.
Inoue looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Inoue is rocked!
Inoue misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Hernando counters by clinching up.
Oh Inoue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hernando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Hernando creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Inoue with a big uppercut! Inoue tries to clinch up but Hernando pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Inoue to the mat! Inoue covers up and Hernando unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braxton Hernando!

Event: TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Braxton Hernando and Boyko Kersikov. Boyko Kersikov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

175 cm
22 yrs
144 lbs

167 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs

Hernando

Kersikov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Braxton Hernando! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boyko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Kersikov clinches.
Kersikov is working for takedown but Hernando is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernando drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Hernando is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kersikov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hernando (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernando is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando 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.
Hernando not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hernando trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Hernando is keeping the position.
Kersikov pushes down on Hernando's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernando's coaches at Thomas Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kersikov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Hernando is defending the position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hernando is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernando wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is continuing to stall.
Hernando trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernando is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Hernando is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Hernando desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernando trying to control here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Hernando defending well.
Hernando keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernando!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Hernando is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Hernando to control.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Hernando wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Hernando is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hernando is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Hernando slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hernando is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Hernando is defending the position.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hernando knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernando is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Hernando is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov stalling.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernando trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hernando wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Hernando defending well.
Hernando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Boyko Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 17 (135lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Braxton Hernando and John Nordquist. Braxton Hernando had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

175 cm
22 yrs
144 lbs

170 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

Hernando

Nordquist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Braxton Hernando! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Nordquist clinches with his opponent.

Nordquist tightens his grip and picks Hernando up, before dumping him to the ground. Hernando manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hernando (0) vs (2) Nordquist
Nordquist preventing the sweep.
Hernando seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Nordquist is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (0) vs (5) Nordquist
Hernando is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thomas Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nordquist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernando keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando struggling a bit here.
Nordquist trying to control the position but Hernando is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hernando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernando is not content to let Nordquist control the position.

Nordquist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nordquist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando is not content to let Nordquist control the position.
Nordquist happy to just control the position for now.

Nordquist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hernando rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nordquist's guard! Nice work there by Hernando!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernando (2) vs (5) Nordquist
Hernando pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordquist is keeping the position for now.
Nordquist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nordquist working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernando has passed into half guard!
Hernando tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nordquist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nordquist has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ~KT-MMA~. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Hernando looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hernando content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernando seems to be looking for submissions.
Nordquist trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hernando manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (5) vs (5) Nordquist
Nordquist is looking to get to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernando controlling the position easily from mount.
Nordquist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernando wants to take Nordquist's back here but Nordquist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Hernando looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hernando trying to control but Nordquist is having none of it.
Nordquist tries to hold on but Hernando pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hernando looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hernando looking to secure an arm triangle but Nordquist defends it well.
Nordquist prevents Hernando from taking his back.
Nordquist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nordquist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hernando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nordquist defends it well.

Nordquist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernando pulls his head out easily.
Hernando wants to take a breather but Nordquist is having none of it.
Nordquist is trying to control but can't.
Nordquist tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hernando has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (8) vs (5) Nordquist
Nordquist working to try and regain half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hernando controlling the pace for now.
Hernando trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hernando working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist is squirming around, avoiding Hernando's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Hernando is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nordquist to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nordquist shrugs it off.
Nordquist tries to hold on but Hernando postures up.

Hernando working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hernando can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordquist is looking to escape.

Hernando goes for an armbar but Nordquist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nordquist.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernando (8) vs (7) Nordquist
Nordquist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nordquist trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Hernando 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.
Hernando bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordquist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernando (10) vs (7) Nordquist

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist is looking to sweep but instead, Hernando has passed into half guard.
Nordquist is looking for a sweep. Hernando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nordquist looking for submissions off his back.
Nordquist is looking to improve his position.
Hernando is thwarting Nordquist's attempts to control the position.
Nordquist wants to improve his position but Hernando is controlling well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Hernando is looking for a kimura here.

Hernando is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hernando is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nordquist is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nordquist is staying active underneath Hernando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist gets back to full guard.
Nordquist controls Hernando momentarily but Hernando frees himself.
Hernando trying to control but Nordquist is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nordquist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernando (10) vs (9) Nordquist
Nordquist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hernando looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordquist is one step ahead there.
Nordquist trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Hernando is trying to keep Nordquist in close.
Nordquist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernando's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernando makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernando.
Nordquist postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hernando takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Braxton Hernando. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
20 yrs
148 lbs

175 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs

Wills Jr

Hernando

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hernando shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Wills Jr as Hernando shoots in.

Wills Jr pushes Hernando up against the cage in a clinch.

Wills Jr successfully pulls guard.

Hernando is sitting in close to Wills Jr's body. Wills Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hernando is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hernando is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wills Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wilson Wills Jr!
Wilson Wills Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Braxton Hernando and Mista Vegas. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

175 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs

Hernando

Vegas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mista Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vegas is defended easily by Hernando.
Vegas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernando's waist but Hernando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegas off to one side.
Hernando seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Hernando gets caught flat footed, as Vegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hernando (0) vs (2) Vegas
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vegas trying to move into half guard but instead Hernando has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernando (2) vs (2) Vegas
Hernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernando wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas wants to sweep but no luck.

Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas trying to control the position.
Hernando stands and throws Vegas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hernando (5) vs (2) Vegas
Vegas is looking to regain half guard here but Hernando keeps moving and retains side control.

Hernando is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well.
Vegas is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas is trying to control Hernando's posture but Hernando avoids it.
Vegas is looking to reverse the position.

Hernando looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hernando controls the position from side control.
Vegas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernando is working away from the top position though.

Hernando is trying for a kimura here. Vegas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hernando wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braxton Hernando!

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fred Jivinen and Braxton Hernando. Chooooooooon! I think Jivinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SpaceGhostPurrp - Make Her Say (Dark R&B) (IntoXXXicated). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

179 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs

175 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs

Jivinen

Hernando

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fred Jivinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jivinen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hernando manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jivinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jivinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jivinen (0) vs (2) Hernando
Jivinen wants to sweep here but Hernando controlling him for the moment.

Jivinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernando defends it easily.

Jivinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernando defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jivinen working for a triangle but Hernando defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jivinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernando is aware though and is defending well.
Hernando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Hernando has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hernando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando passes Jivinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hernando is working for a kimura but Jivinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Hernando maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jivinen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hernando has cracked it and Jivinen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hernando!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braxton Hernando!

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Power and Braxton Hernando. Braxton Hernando acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

165 cm
28 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs

Power

Hernando

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Power! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Braxton Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Power leaves Hernando with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernando misses with a takedown

and Power counters by clinching up.
Hernando stops a takedown attempt from Power.

Hernando drags the fight down to the ground.
Power wants to pass the guard but Hernando is keeping the position.
Power engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at The Cooker inform us that Hernando has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernando, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernando holds on and takes a little breather.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernando holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Power has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Power looking to pass the guard.
Hernando can't keep his opponent in guard - Power advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Power wants to work for an arm triangle but Hernando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hernando gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Power gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernando working a defensive guard here.
Hernando is pulling down on Power's head to control his posture.
Hernando keeping full guard, as Power tries to pass.
Hernando is trying to keep Power in close.
Power tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to sit in guard and control but Hernando gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (0) vs (2) Hernando
Power keeping moving, preventing Hernando from controlling successfully.

Power has his foot on Hernando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernando works his way back into a safe position though.
Power looking to control.

Power looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Power is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (2) vs (2) Hernando
Power looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando working a defensive guard here.

Power drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernando dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Power (2) vs (4) Hernando
Hernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernando seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Hernando might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hernando stopping the sweep attempt from Power.

Power working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernando has passed into half guard!
Power is trying to get back to full guard.

Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Hernando has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.

Hernando is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Power gets back to full guard.
Hernando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Power is looking for a triangle here but Hernando uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Power (2) vs (7) Hernando

Hernando in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Power is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Braxton Hernando!

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Nickerson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hernando is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nickerson's half guard.
Hernando with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hernando wants to stand up but Nickerson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernando looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hernando wants to control but Nickerson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hernando wants to get back to his feet.
Hernando slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernando moves nicely into side control.
Hernando controlling from side mount.
Hernando wants to stand but Nickerson is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickerson is being controlled here.
Hernando's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braxton Hernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernando has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braxton Hernando!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Hernando scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Bradford Russell has been cut.
Hernando misses with a body kick.
Hernando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernando scores with a jab to the body.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Russell checks it.
Hernando throws a series of strikes that have Russell backpedaling. #ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Hernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Russell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braxton Hernando!

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