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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake throws a quick counter head kick but Herrera was just out of range.
Herrera throws a head kick but Tawake moves out of range.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving. #ES#
Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#T1#
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Herrera avoided it.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herrera's sensitive parts.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Herrera darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Herrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2##CL2#
Herrera rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tawake on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
Herrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tawake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Tawake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Tawake avoids it easily.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera tries to clinch
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Herrera is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake circles away easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Herrera.
Herrera throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake cracks Herrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.
Tawake stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Tawake follows without any prompting.
Tawake feints and then cracks Herrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herrera down.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herrera.
Tawake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a thumping low kick.
Tawake looks for the body kick but Herrera saw that one coming. #T3#
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Herrera shoots in.
Tawake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Herrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Herrera blocks the low kick.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Herrera off balance momentarily.
Tawake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Herrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tawake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Herrera breaks from the clinch.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Herrera moves out of range and Tawake only half commits. #CL2#
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tawake, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tawake pushes Herrera away with a front kick.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Tawake counters with a leg kick.
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tawake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tawake as he jumps to the side.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with an inside leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Tawake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Herrera shrugs it off though. #T3#
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Tawake counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake scores with a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Herrera jumps back.
And Herrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Tawake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Tawake lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Herrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Herrera tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Herrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Herrera tries to avoid it.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tawake but Tawake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Porfirigo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porfirigo wants it to stay on the feet.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Herrera wants to clinch#TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herrera pulls Porfirigo in close to his closed guard and prevents Porfirigo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herrera is trying to keep Porfirigo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Porfirigo 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.#T1#
Porfirigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Herrera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Porfirigo is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Herrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Porfirigo keeps it at a distance.
Herrera scores with a three punch combo!
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Porfirigo doesn't seem bothered though.
Porfirigo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porfirigo as he jumps to the side.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#T2#
Herrera misses with a body shot.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Porfirigo counters by clinching up.
Herrera is pressed up against the cage. Porfirigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herrera down to the mat. Herrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herrera closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera is trying to keep Porfirigo in close.
#SU#
Porfirigo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Porfirigo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porfirigo attempts a counter takedown but Herrera avoids it well and moves away.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porfirigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herrera.
Herrera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Porfirigo is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard. #T4#
Porfirigo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Porfirigo is working hard here to advance position.
Herrera tries to stand and escape but Porfirigo is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Porfirigo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porfirigo but Porfirigo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Herrera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Porfirigo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Porfirigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrera.
Herrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porfirigo is controlling Herrera's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herrera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Porfirigo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Porfirigo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herrera wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet - Herrera follows without any prompting.
Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to avoid it but Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porfirigo to the ground. Porfirigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrera manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Herrera manages to break the clinch.
Porfirigo moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick.
Herrera misses with an uppercut
and Porfirigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Porfirigo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Porfirigo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porfirigo sprawls well. Porfirigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Porfirigo feinted with a counter takedown.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Porfirigo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Porfirigo as Herrera shoots in.
Porfirigo tries to counter with a takedown but Herrera is quick to defend against it.
Herrera is breathing heavily.#T4#
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herrera is looking to get back to is feet but Porfirigo passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera is not content to let Porfirigo control the position. #SU#
Porfirigo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Herrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
A little feinted left hand from Porfirigo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Porfirigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Porfirigo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Porfirigo. #TD#
Porfirigo jumps guard.
Herrera trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera wanted to stand there but Porfirigo had control of the position.
Porfirigo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porfirigo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVR##T1#
Porfirigo looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo postures up in Herrera's guard and throws a big left but Herrera blocks it.
Herrera is wriggling around but Porfirigo manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Porfirigo 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.
#SUB#
Porfirigo is working for a kimura but Herrera is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herrera defends it well. #SU#
Porfirigo gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera misses with a kick to the body.
Herrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Porfirigo shows good takedown defense.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porfirigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porfirigo is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Porfirigo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Porfirigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Porfirigo jumps guard and drags Herrera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Herrera pushing down on Porfirigo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Porfirigo is doing well to control the position and prevent Herrera from advancing to side control.
Herrera is thwarting Porfirigo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Herrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera trying to mount his opponent but Porfirigo defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayaen Porfirigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porfirigo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance đŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Herrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Layer is looking to reverse the position.
Herrera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Layer's face as Herrera controls the position. #SUB#
Herrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Layer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Herrera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Layer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Herrera's guard! Nice work there by Layer!
Herrera pulls Layer in close to his closed guard and prevents Layer from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrera, not yet. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Herrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Layer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Layer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herrera.
Herrera looking to pass the guard.
Herrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Layer can't keep his opponent in guard - Herrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Layer makes his way to full guard, as Herrera worked for a kimura.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet - Layer follows without any prompting.
Herrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Layer.#TD#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Layer!
Herrera is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Herrera is really struggling to control Layer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand back up. Herrera steps back and let's Layer get back to his feet.
Layer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
Herrera fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Layer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Layer sprawls well.
Layer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Herrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Layer connects with a right hand. Herrera shakes it off.
Herrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Layer is quick to defend against it.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Layer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herrera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Layer counters with a three punch combo that has Herrera backing up. Herrera nods at Layer to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Herrera. #T1#
Herrera lands an overhand right.
Herrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Layer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera lands a really nice looking cross but Layer seems unphased.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Layer is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Layer circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Herrera moves into range and clinches up with Layer.#BC#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Herrera has closed the distance and engaged Layer in a clinch.
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Layer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Layer working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Layer can't break the clinch.
Layer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Layer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Layer tries to avoid it but Herrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Layer to the ground. Layer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Layer dodges the punch combination from Herrera.
#CL#
Layer tries to keep at a distance but Herrera has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Herrera gets control of Layer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Herrera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Layer.
Herrera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Layer stands up over Herrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Herrera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Layer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Herrera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Layer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Layer throws an elbow that misses. Herrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Layer's guard. Nice move by Herrera!#REVR#
Layer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Herrera manages to pass to side control. #T4##SUB#
Herrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Layer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Herrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Layer is just riding it out for now. Herrera eventually gives up the hold.
Herrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Layer's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Layer stuffs the takedown.
Layer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herrera.
Herrera lands a jab-cross combination.
Herrera slips under a jab.
Herrera attempts a counter takedown but Layer avoids it well and moves away.
Herrera's corner calls for a 1-2. Herrera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Herrera tries to clinch up but Layer circles away and keeps his distance.
Layer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Layer stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Layer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Herrera manages to pull guard.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Layer is proving a slippery customer.
Layer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Layer postures up in Herrera's guard and throws a big left but Herrera blocks it.
Layer throws a strike but Herrera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Herrera throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Herrera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herrera misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Layer.
Layer unleashes a big counter combination but Herrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Herrera wants to clinch.
It seemed like Layer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Willie Layer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Herrera slips a jab from Layer.
Layer misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Herrera looking to score a takedown here. Layer is defending well but Herrera drives through and ends up in Layer's guard.
Herrera pushing down on Layer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Layer is defending well. #SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Herrera is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Layer! But no joy.
A head kick by Herrera misses
and Layer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Herrera clinches up against the cage.
Layer misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Herrera successfully pulls guard.
Layer lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Willie Layer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrera wants to control from the top but Layer keeps moving.
Herrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Layer has wrist control.#SU#
Layer is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Herrera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herrera misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Layer breaks from the clinch.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Layer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Layer as Herrera shoots in.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Layer can do to turn this around?
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Layer misses with some punches.
Herrera landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Herrera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Layer's brow.
Paul Herrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Layer after a bit of a struggle.
Layer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Herrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera!
Paul Herrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anjo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anjo keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Herrera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Herrera.
Anjo looks to land a combination but Herrera avoids it well. #TD2#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anjo pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Anjo counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anjo fails to land.
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Anjo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herrera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Herrera jumps guard but Anjo stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herrera wants a takedown.
#BC#
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herrera. #TD#
Anjo scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
Anjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Herrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herrera 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.
Anjo stands and throws Herrera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Anjo crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Anjo trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Herrera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Herrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anjo sprawls well. Anjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Anjo drives through and clinches with Herrera against the cage.
#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Herrera.
Anjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anjo tries to kick Herrera off in order to stand up. Herrera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but Anjo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herrera as he avoids it easily.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Yoji Anjo Anjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera wants to stand but Anjo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Anjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.
Anjo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Anjo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Herrera stacks Anjo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Herrera!#SUB2#
Herrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anjo, who protects the arm well.
Anjo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Herrera advancing to mount.
Herrera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Anjo. #SUB2#
Herrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anjo trying to control the position here.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Anjo blocks nicely.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herrera tries to stand but Anjo is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Anjo looking for a takedown.
Anjo tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo leaves Herrera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Herrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anjo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is trying to control Herrera's posture but Herrera avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Anjo with a poor takedown
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Anjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.
Herrera throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anjo misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Anjo is not content to let Herrera control the position.#T1#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herrera's back!
Herrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Herrera manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Anjo wants to stand but Herrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anjo postures up.
#T3#
Anjo won't allow Herrera to sweep him here.
Herrera wants to stand up but Anjo is controlling him.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Herrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera tries to clinch but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Herrera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Herrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herrera 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera!
Paul Herrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '. |
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Event:
OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Late with a hook.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Late is fighting off a takedown attempt but Herrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Late to the mat. Late regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Late wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Herrera forces Late back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera staying out of range there.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Late is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Late's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving. #T1#
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Herrera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Herrera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Herrera misses with a combination
enabling Late to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Late wants to improve his position but Herrera is controlling well.
Late controlling the position well.
Late is trying to stand back up but Herrera is controlling him
#SUB2#
Herrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Late sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herrera wants to free his trapped foot but Late is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herrera wants to control but Late is keeping him busy.
Herrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Herrera seems to be working for a kimura but Late defends the submission attempt.
Late won't allow Herrera to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Late tries to get to full guard but Herrera has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Late keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Late pushes Herrera off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Herrera instigates a clinch.
Herrera managing to block the knees to the body from Late.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Late will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Late stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Herrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late throws a push kick but Herrera slaps the foot to one side.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Herrera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Herrera prevents Late from improving his position.#ES#
Late kicks Herrera off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera throws a series of punches but Late moves out of range.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Late will be more careful next time no doubt.
Late wants to land a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
Late moves out of range as Herrera throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Late throws Herrera to one side and escapes!#T1#
Late fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.#TD2#
Herrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Late scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Late shoots in and gets a takedown into Herrera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Late is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Late has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Late is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Late has managed to sneak the leg through.
Late wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy. #T2#
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Late is controlling him well.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Late sits in half guard.
Herrera is looking to escape.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Late is working away from the top position though.
Late is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
Herrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Late. Late maintains the clinch. #T3#
Herrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Late tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrera's elbow. #BC#
Late breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herrera.
Late bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Herrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Late kicks off Herrera and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late scores with a nice head shot.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.#T4#
Late throws a series of punches but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Late avoids it easily.#CL2#
Herrera takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late throws a combination. Herrera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Late keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Herrera feints and as Late raises his hands in defense, Herrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera trying to control but Late is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Late enables Herrera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Late manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Late working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Late dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Late scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Late connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Herrera out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Late!
Little Late gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters đŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 347 - Boles Vs Jaroslav
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Herrera looks to land a body kick but Lingfield moved away.#TD#
Lingfield feints and as Herrera raises his hands in defense, Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingfield is looking to pass into half guard but Herrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herrera is in guard.#REVB#
Lingfield seems keen to control Herrera's posture.
Herrera wants to stand but Lingfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lingfield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Lingfield keeps moving. #SUB#
Lingfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingfield is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Herrera has his foot on Lingfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lingfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lingfield is working Herrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield is in close to Herrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lingfield stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Herrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Lingfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lingfield defends well.#SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lingfield advances position into side control!
Herrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lingfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lingfield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lingfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Lingfield controls the position. #T4#
Lingfield lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Lingfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lingfield trying to control the action but Herrera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
That's time! Lingfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Lingfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Lingfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Lingfield is pressing down on Herrera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herrera is holding on for now.
Lingfield is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lingfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Herrera.
Lingfield raining down shots from the mount!
Herrera is in a horrible position here. Lingfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lingfield 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.
Lingfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lingfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lingfield landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Lingfield has hold of Herrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lingfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herrera's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB#
Herrera tries to improve his position but Lingfield has taken his back! Lingfield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Herrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lingfield pushes Herrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Lingfield!
In his post fight interview, Jim Lingfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Herrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szopa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herrera scrambles back to his feet.
Szopa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herrera scores with a shot to the body.
Szopa scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szopa's corner calls for a 1-2. Szopa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Szopa misses
and Herrera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Szopa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Szopa throws a jab when Herrera was well out of range.
Herrera ducks under a wild hook from Szopa.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Szopa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Szopa. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Szopa - just one landing.
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!
Szopa shoots in for a takedown but Herrera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Szopa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Szopa lands an overhand right.
Szopa misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Herrera gets a clinch.
Szopa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herrera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szopa tries to throw a body punch but Herrera avoids it by throwing Szopa back against the cage. #TD#
Szopa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herrera can't fight it off and eventually Szopa manages to take the fight to the floor. Herrera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Szopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Szopa trying to get back to full guard but Herrera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa is squirming around, avoiding Herrera's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera wants to take Szopa's back here but Szopa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Herrera avoids the attempt from Szopa to control.
Szopa gets back to half guard.
Szopa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.#SUB#
Szopa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Szopa is refusing to be controlled, as Herrera sits in half guard.
Herrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Szopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Szopa, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Szopa keeping full guard, as Herrera tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Herrera won't allow Szopa to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard. #REVR#
Herrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Herrera working for a triangle but Szopa defends it easily.
Szopa throws a big right hand that misses.
Szopa is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Szopa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Szopa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szopa's guard.
Herrera preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Szopa working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera passes into half guard.
Herrera controlling the action here.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Szopa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Szopa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herrera pulls his head out easily.
Szopa is trying to get back to full guard.
Szopa is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Szopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Szopa is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Szopa moves into full guard.
Szopa 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.#SUB#
Szopa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera trying to control but Szopa is working from the bottom.
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Szopa trying to keep a closed guard but Herrera is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Szopa misses with an uppercut.
Herrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Szopa.#T3#
Szopa scores with a hook.
Szopa throws a body punch but Herrera moves out of range.
Szopa backing away here, and Herrera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Szopa sprawls well.#TD#
Szopa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herrera sprawls well initially but Szopa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Szopa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herrera defending well though.
Szopa working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Szopa lands strikes from half guard.
Szopa is thwarting Herrera's attempts to control the position.
Szopa lands with a punch from half guard.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szopa is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera trying to control the position here.
Szopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szopa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szopa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Szopa cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szopa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ingo Szopa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Herrera shoots for a takedown but Szopa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Szopa throws the left hand but Herrera avoids the punch easily.
Szopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Szopa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Szopa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herrera is trying to defend but Szopa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Szopa connects with a nice short shot to Herrera's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szopa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Szopa working Herrera over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Szopa there. #T1#
Herrera taking some punishment here, with Szopa in his half guard.
Szopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Szopa scores with a big shot! Herrera's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Herrera! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kinkead scores with a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kinkead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
Kinkead sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera is looking to sweep but instead, Kinkead has passed into half guard.
Kinkead wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Herrera uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kinkead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Kinkead from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kinkead did well to prevent Herrera getting side control.
Herrera is looking to advance position but Kinkead won't allow it.
Kinkead is looking to improve his position.
Kinkead wants to get back to full guard but Herrera has passed into side control.
Kinkead prevents Herrera from improving position.
Kinkead gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kinkead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kinkead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kinkead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Herrera stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Kinkead pushes Herrera up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kinkead.
Kinkead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kinkead creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kinkead lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrera is trying to break free.
Herrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kinkead avoids it.#T4#
Herrera tries to pull guard but Kinkead won't allow it.
Kinkead scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Kinkead lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinkead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Kinkead pushes his legs off easily.
Kinkead stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Kinkead seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herrera for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rhashaun Kinkead dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Herrera is looking to clinch but Kinkead is avoiding it.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinkead pinned against the cage. Kinkead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kinkead gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. Kinkead manages to retain guard.
Herrera won't allow Kinkead to sweep him here. #SUB#
Herrera is posturing up here but Kinkead has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Herrera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Herrera has to tap! Slick submission there by Kinkead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
During a confident post fight interview, Rhashaun Kinkead thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Anjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Herrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Anjo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Herrera shoots in and bounces Anjo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet - Anjo follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Anjo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anjo passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Anjo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anjo working away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anjo slows the pace down.
Herrera is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Anjo stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura but Herrera is defending well. #SUB2#
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Herrera is trying to improve his position.
Herrera tries to escape but Anjo is in control.
Anjo wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Anjo cracks Herrera with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anjo off and has taken his back!
Herrera controlling well, preventing Anjo from escaping the position.
Herrera trying to control.
Anjo wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Anjo tries to break free.
Anjo trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Herrera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Anjo right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Herrera circles away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Herrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herrera sprawls well. Herrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herrera but Herrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown. Herrera fights it but they end up in guard.
Anjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Herrera has his foot on Anjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anjo works his way back into a safe position though.
Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Herrera looking to control.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Herrera keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Anjo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Herrera gets back to half guard.
Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo stalling away here and it's allowed Herrera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herrera working a defensive guard but Anjo passes into half guard.
Anjo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anjo in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herrera wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy.
Anjo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herrera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anjo doesn't seem bothered though.
Anjo tries to clinch there but Herrera circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Anjo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Anjo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Anjo tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Herrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Anjo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Herrera tries to sprawl but Anjo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Anjo controlling the pace.
Anjo trying to control from half guard but Herrera is working away. #T1#
Anjo is controlling the pace.
Herrera trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Anjo controlling his opponent.
Anjo wants to control the pace but Herrera is squirming around nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anjo controlling from mount.
Herrera tries to hold on but Anjo pushes him away.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Anjo's attempts to control the action.
Anjo landing shots from mount.
Herrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anjo controlling from the full mount.
Anjo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Herrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Anjo has a good base and remains in mount.
Anjo controlling the position easily from mount.
Herrera can't escape the position.
Anjo looking to control but Herrera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anjo landing shots from mount. #T4#
Anjo tries to control but Herrera wriggling away.
Anjo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Herrera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anjo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anjo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herrera is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo landing strikes from the mount and Herrera is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoji Anjo Anjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anjo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoji Anjo Anjo!
A relieved looking Yoji Anjo Anjo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Late scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Late attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Late catches Herrera right on the button with a cross.
Herrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Late scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Late is looking to land body kicks.
As Late looks to move away, Herrera throws a big counter combo but Late just gets out of the way.
Herrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Late, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herrera drops his hands momentarily and Late takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Late throws a shot from downtown. Herrera moves away and avoids it.
Herrera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Late drops Herrera with a naaaaasty hook - Herrera is in real trouble here! Late dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Late!
Little Late very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 309Byczkiewicz Vs Naulakko
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Herrera lands a head kick!
Herrera tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Herrera has Roslik up against the cage in a clinch.
Herrera is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Roslik is fighting off a takedown attempt but Herrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roslik to the mat. Roslik regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Herrera stands up and waves to Roslik to follow him.
Roslik shoots in looking for a takedown. Herrera tries to sprawl out of it but Roslik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roslik has his takedown stuffed
and Herrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Roslik shoots and misses
and Herrera counters with a three punch combo that has Roslik backing up. Roslik nods at Herrera to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeusz Roslik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herrera throws a leg kick which misses Roslik's front leg but catches the back leg as Roslik tries to avoid it. #T1#
Herrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Herrera lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Roslik can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Herrera and Roslik drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Herrera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Herrera!
After winning the bout, Paul Herrera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendy throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Herrera throws a fast counter high kick but Mendy manages to duck under it in time.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herrera stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Mendy.
Mendy misses with a double jab.
Herrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Herrera scores with a nice body kick.
Herrera throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendy misses with an uppercut.
Herrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy misses with a straight right.
Mendy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendy sneaks out the side door and pushes Herrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Herrera misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Mendy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Mendy won't allow Herrera to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mendy cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herrera is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendy dives into side control.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Herrera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Herrera is looking to reverse the position.
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Mendy looks up at the clock and then as Herrera takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mendy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herrera's legs.
Herrera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mendy 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.
Herrera wants to control but Mendy postures up.
Herrera is being controlled here.
Mendy is putting a hurting on Herrera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Herrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendy dominates the positioning.
Herrera is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Herrera down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Mendy.
Mendy swings for the body but Herrera moves out of range.
Mendy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Herrera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herrera showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Herrera wanted to stand there but Mendy had control of the position.
Herrera throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera stops Mendy from standing up.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Mendy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
Mendy pulls Herrera in to control the position.
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendy pinned against the cage. Mendy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pierre Ragout Mendy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#TD#
Mendy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Mendy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendy misses with a takedown
and Herrera counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mendy misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Herrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendy misses the body punch
and Herrera counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Mendy misses. #TD#
Mendy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Herrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Mendy has his hands on Herrera's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Herrera won't allow Mendy to sweep him here.
Mendy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendy continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Herrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mendy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Mendy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendy is controlling him. #T1#
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendy. #SUB2#
Herrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herrera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendy trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Herrera seems keen to control Mendy's posture.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy works over Herrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy postures up.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Herrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy passes into half guard.
Herrera is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Herrera trying to control here.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
Mendy working over Herrera with some ground and pound. Herrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Mendy controlling the action here.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Herrera is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mendy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Herrera from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mendy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Herrera wants the takedown. Nawa is fighting it off but Herrera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nawa's guard against the cage.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Nawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Herrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nawa, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Herrera gets a double leg takedown into Nawa's guard.#T1#
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Herrera trying to control the pace. #SU#
Herrera decides to stand up.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.
Nawa fails with the takedown#CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nawa regains guard immediately.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Nawa has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Nawa is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera effectively controlling the action here.
Nawa wants to stall.
Nawa stalling in the clinch but Herrera improves position. #TD#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Herrera controlling Nawa's posture.
Herrera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Herrera is adopting a defensive guard.#T4##SUB#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Nawa pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera 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.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nawa has his takedown stuffed
and Herrera counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Herrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nawa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herrera counters by clinching up. #TD#
Herrera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herrera stalling.
Herrera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nawa moves to clinch but Herrera breaks away
and Herrera counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves out of range.
Nawa tries to clinch but Herrera moves away
and Herrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nawa wants to clinch up but Herrera keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Herrera gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment. #SUB#
Herrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Nawa is defending well.
Nawa is letting Herrera control him for a moment.
Paul Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nawa to his feet.
Herrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herrera counters with a two punch combo.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
Herrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Nawa.#T2#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#CL#
and Herrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herrera dodges an elbow strike from Nawa.
Nawa trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nawa backs up against the cage.
Herrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Nawa. Nawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Nawa.#CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
Herrera has clasped his hands together around Nawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nawa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nawa taking shots to the head.
Herrera looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herrera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herrera lands a couple of good shots and Nawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Herrera controls the action.#T4#
Nawa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nawa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 289 - Santaban Vs Marek
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Herrera clinches. #TD#
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Nawa tries to roll but Herrera sticks to his back.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa is really stuck here.
Herrera lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Herrera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nawa is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Nawa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nawa wants to escape the position.
Herrera controlling the position well here. Nawa rolled but Herrera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Herrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nawa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nawa for a finish. #T2#
Nawa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Herrera not allowing Nawa to control his hands.
Herrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Herrera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nawa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Herrera.
Nawa wants to control his opponent's hands but Herrera gets his hands free.
Herrera has the hooks in. Nawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Herrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nawa for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nawa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nawa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera'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.#T1#
Herrera is in close to Nawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Herrera stands up and waves to Nawa to follow him. #TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Herrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Herrera continues to stall.#T3#
Herrera lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Herrera decides to stand up. #CL#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Herrera tightens his grip and picks Nawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Nawa manages to land in guard.
Herrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Herrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Herrera.#T4#
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nawa trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nawa tries for a takedown but Herrera circles away easily#TD#
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Herrera stands up and beckons Nawa to his feet. #TD#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera preventing the sweep.
Herrera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SU#
Herrera gets to his feet. Nawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera. #SUB2#
Herrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herrera has managed to get both his arms back between Nawa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nawa being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SU#
Herrera stands up from Nawa's guard - Herrera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Herrera darts in and clinches Nawa up against the cage.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nawa is looking to clinch but Herrera is avoiding it.
Nawa shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Herrera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera controlling the position.
Nawa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Herrera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Herrera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Herrera controlling from mount.
Herrera takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nawa can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Herrera working for the choke. #SUB#
Herrera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera lands strikes to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nawa won't enjoy being in this position. Herrera looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nawa is tapping - it's over boys! Herrera picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
Our winner, Paul Herrera, 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. |
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Event:
OFK 276 - Vaiduoklis Vs Gay G
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gomes has hold of one of Herrera's legs. Herrera is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Herrera pushes Gomes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gomes is trying to work for a kimura but Herrera is defending well.
#SUB#
Herrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Herrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herrera wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Herrera defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gomes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Herrera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Paul Herrera was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 267 - Williams Vs Tokugawa
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herrera is fending him off so far but Nawa persists. Nope, Herrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Nawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Oko Nawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Herrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nawa sprawls well initially but Herrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawa is looking for a sweep. Herrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Herrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herrera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nawa won't allow Herrera to pass to mount. #SU2#
Herrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Nawa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Herrera has Nawa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Nawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Nawa blocks nicely.
Nawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herrera is controlling him. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Nawa follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Herrera clinches up with Nawa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Herrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Herrera trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nawa doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Herrera avoiding Nawa 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Herrera controlling well, preventing Nawa from escaping the position.
Herrera slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Herrera 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Nawa wants to escape the position.
What can Nawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Herrera is not going to allow Nawa to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herrera is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nawa is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Herrera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Herrera is looking for the choke from the back position but Nawa is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Herrera has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nawa is defending well but eventually Herrera manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nawa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Herrera!
A victorious Paul Herrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 261 - Paris Vs Presley
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Herrera defending well as Mendy loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera wants to counter the offense by Mendy and move into the clinch position.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendy throws a leg kick that misses.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendy looks to land a combination but Herrera avoids it well.
Mendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendy misses with the combination.
Herrera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mendy with a body shot.
Mendy misses with a left hand
and Herrera counters with a left and a right that stings Mendy.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herrera.
#T1#
Mendy misses with an uppercut.
Herrera fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mendy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herrera is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mendy stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herrera for as long as he can get away with.
Herrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy is in close to Herrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy postures up.
Mendy chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Herrera's brow.
Mendy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy slips nicely into half guard.
Herrera is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy is nestled in close to Herrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herrera is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Herrera slips under a jab from Mendy.
As Mendy backs off Herrera throws a huge counter combo but Mendy manages to avoid it all.
Pierre Ragout Mendy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendy throws a looping overhand right but Herrera ducks down to avoid it.
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Herrera moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herrera.
Mendy throws a combination that misses
and Herrera counters with a straight right hand.
Mendy looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mendy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Mendy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herrera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mendy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herrera after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Mendy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Herrera is looking to stand back up but Mendy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herrera. #T1##REVB#
Herrera is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet.
Herrera trying to control here.
Mendy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Herrera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Mendy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Herrera's face.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy avoids the attempt from Herrera to control.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Mendy cracks Herrera with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 251 - Kutlev Vs Hedegaard
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.#CL2#
Herrera gets a clinch. #TD2#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Anjo stays in close to Herrera's body and controls the position.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Anjo slips nicely into half guard.
Anjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herrera trying to control but Anjo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anjo content to control rather than advance.
Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Herrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Anjo gets caught napping as Herrera dives in and scores a takedown. Anjo manages to retain guard.
Anjo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Herrera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Anjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anjo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Anjo won't allow Herrera to pass to mount.
Anjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anjo is pulling down on Herrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Herrera, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Anjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Anjo looking for a triangle here. Herrera is fighting it but it looks tight! Anjo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Herrera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yoji Anjo Anjo!
Yoji Anjo Anjo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Paul Herrera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 244 - Mircea Vs Egomi
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendy counters with a left and a right that stings Herrera.
Herrera wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy with a nice head shot there.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy stands up over Herrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face as Mendy controls the position.
Mendy lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herrera to see if he's OK.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Herrera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Mendy is working to tighten his grip on Herrera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herrera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mendy is really squeezing tight and eventually Herrera passes out! Mendy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ragout Mendy made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 241 - Okafor Vs Naulakko
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
OShea lands a body shot.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but OShea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OShea lands with a right hand.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Herrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but OShea circles away.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
OShea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herrera missing with punches from the bottom.
OShea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OShea is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herrera defends it well.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SU#
OShea decides to return to a standing position.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Herrera throws a nice looking combination but OShea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OShea lands a lovely overhand right.
OShea lands a head kick!
Herrera shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conor OShea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but OShea pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
OShea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herrera shoots for a takedown but OShea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herrera looks winded!
OShea stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Herrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OShea's guard.
OShea has his feet on Herrera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
OShea lands a high kick!
#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by OShea! Herrera is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor OShea!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Conor OShea made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
OFK 233 - Pellegrini Vs Dokov
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera tries to bum rush Porfirigo with a series of wild strikes but Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Porfirigo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Herrera. #CUT2#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Come on Porfirigo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Porfirigo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herrera's efforts to push away.#BC#
Porfirigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera lands a two punch combo.
Porfirigo misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porfirigo is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Porfirigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera tries to clinch but Porfirigo moves away #TD#
and Porfirigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Porfirigo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Herrera wants to improve his position but Porfirigo is controlling well.
#SU#
Porfirigo decides to stand up.
Porfirigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Porfirigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herrera throws out a counter right but Porfirigo avoids it with no problem.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Herrera gets tackled into the cage by Porfirigo. Porfirigo maintains the clinch.
Porfirigo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Porfirigo avoiding damage.
#TD#
Porfirigo jumps guard.
#T2#
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo pulls Herrera in close to prevent any damage.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Porfirigo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Porfirigo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Porfirigo tries to pass to full mount but Herrera defends it.
Porfirigo controlling the action here. #T3#
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Porfirigo has control of the leg.
Porfirigo trying to mount his opponent but Herrera defends it.
Porfirigo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porfirigo thows a huge punch but Herrera dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Porfirigo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tayaen Porfirigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porfirigo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Porfirigo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herrera to the ground. Porfirigo is now in Herrera's guard.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herrera pulls Porfirigo in close to prevent any damage.
Porfirigo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Porfirigo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Porfirigo forces Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Porfirigo stalling the fight.
Herrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porfirigo's elbow.
Porfirigo wants a takedown.
Herrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Herrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Porfirigo after a bit of a struggle.
Porfirigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herrera.
#TD#
Porfirigo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo trying to strike off his back.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Herrera in close.
Porfirigo is controlling Herrera's posture.#T1#
Porfirigo is trying to control the position but Herrera postures up.
Porfirigo pulls Herrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Herrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd cheers as Herrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porfirigo doesn't seem phased though.
Porfirigo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Porfirigo, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Porfirigo against the cage but Porfirigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tayaen Porfirigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
Herrera is trying to break the clinch but Porfirigo has him pressed against the cage.
Herrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Porfirigo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Herrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Porfirigo 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. #T3#
Porfirigo cracks Herrera with a solid left hand.
Herrera is looking to stand back up but Porfirigo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herrera. #SU#
Porfirigo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Herrera to stand up.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Porfirigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porfirigo is looking for a counter combo.
Porfirigo looks for a takedown but Herrera sprawls well.
Herrera darts in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo gets double underhooks and turns Herrera into the cage.
We've been informed that Herrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Porfirigo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Porfirigo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Porfirigo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Porfirigo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herrera's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Porfirigo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Porfirigo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Herrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Porfirigo pulls Herrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Herrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Herrera is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porfirigo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tayaen Porfirigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Herrera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Porfirigo passes into side control.
Porfirigo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Herrera is trying to work for a sweep but Porfirigo has mounted him!
Porfirigo landing strikes from the mount.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Porfirigo isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Porfirigo controlling from the full mount.
Porfirigo cracks Herrera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Porfirigo controlling his opponent.
Herrera wants to hold on but Porfirigo pushes him away.
Herrera tries to improve his position but instead Porfirigo has taken his back!
Porfirigo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Porfirigo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Porfirigo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Herrera is defending well but eventually Porfirigo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Herrera has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tayaen Porfirigo!
A victorious Tayaen Porfirigo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bird is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Herrera has his hands clasped together but Bird extends and breaks Herrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bird.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harley Bird!
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Surf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herrera as he jumps to the side.
Surf tries to clinch #TD#
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Surf wants to stand up but Herrera is controlling him. #ES2#
Surf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Herrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surf on the side of the head.
Herrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Surf takes one to the chin 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!#CL2#
Surf closes the distance and pushes Herrera back into the cage.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Surf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Herrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Surf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herrera pushes Surf off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Surf pushes Herrera up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Herrera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Surf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Surf wants to stand and escape but Herrera is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Surf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Surf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Herrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herrera trying to control but Surf is working from the bottom. #T2#
Surf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herrera is controlling him.
Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES2#
Surf has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Herrera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Surf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Herrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Surf uses from the top position.
Surf with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Surf drops back looking for a leg! Herrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herrera manages to kick Surf off! Surf jumps back into Herrera's guard. #SUB#
Herrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Surf scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Surf has gone for a leg lock! Herrera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Surf's guard.#REVR#
Herrera trying to control but Surf is working from the bottom.
Surf wants to get back to his feet but Herrera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Surf is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Surf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Herrera.
Surf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paul Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Surf.
Surf is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Herrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Surf tries to clinch
and Surf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surf's waist but Surf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herrera off to one side.
Herrera fails to land the takedown.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surf with a poor takedown
and Herrera counters with a three punch combo that has Surf backing up. Surf nods at Herrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Surf tries to clinch but Herrera is having none of it.
Surf misses with a takedown attempt - Herrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Surf got wobbled bad by a big combination! Herrera presses forward with punches and knees until Surf stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Surf closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Herrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Herrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFC 5: Adlehyde vs Sir
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Herrera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rooney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Herrera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rooney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jax Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Herrera moves away from the strike by Rooney.
As Rooney backs off Herrera throws a huge counter combo but Rooney manages to avoid it all.
Herrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rooney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herrera's coach down at Hyperbolic Time Chamber was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jax Rooney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Herrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rooney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rooney scores with a jab to the body.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rooney to counter with a crisp jab.
Herrera throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rooney misses with a straight right.
Herrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rooney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herrera's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rooney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooney circles away.
#T1#
Rooney lands with a nice body punch.
Jax Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herrera walks into a stiff left hand from Rooney.
That kick from Rooney tenderised Herrera's leg. Herrera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rooney just misses with a punch to the body.
Herrera tries to counter with a clinch but Rooney shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body punch from Rooney.
Herrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Rooney catches Herrera right on the button with a cross.
Rooney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Herrera under the eye.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooney circles away.
Rooney lands a jab to Herrera's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Rooney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rooney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Herrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rooney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herrera.#T2#
Rooney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rooney sizes up Herrera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rooney lands a jab.
Herrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rooney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rooney scoring well with a low kick there.
Rooney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rooney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Herrera wants to clinch.
Rooney scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Rooney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herrera.
Rooney stuns Herrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooney circles away.
Herrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera wants to counter with a clinch but Rooney pushes him away.#CL2#
Herrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Rooney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herrera's efforts to push away.
Rooney lands a good knee to the midsection. Herrera won't want to take too many of those.
Rooney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herrera trying to control the position but instead, Rooney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herrera into the cage.#T4#
Herrera is leaning against Rooney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rooney is pressed up against the cage. Herrera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rooney down to the mat. Rooney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herrera drops his hands momentarily and Rooney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Rooney.
Rooney cracks a nice hook into Herrera's ribs.
Rooney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney lands a right hook to the body.
Rooney scores with a hook.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rooney digs a good hook to Herrera's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Rooney dominated that round.
That's time! Rooney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Herrera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Rooney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rooney misses with a body shot.
Rooney punishes Herrera's body with a nice straight punch.
Rooney throws a good cross that connects.
Herrera tries to clinch up
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rooney forces Herrera back against the cage and clinches.
Rooney scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rooney.#ROC#Herrera is rocked!
Rooney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herrera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Herrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Rooney finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rooney dips a shoulder and cracks Herrera with a mighty uppercut! Herrera falls back against the cage and Rooney unloads with a barrage of strikes! Herrera is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rooney screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Rooney!
A victorious Jax Rooney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
AFC 2: Adlehyde vs Frank
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Daxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herrera's head.#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herrera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daxton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daxton tries to buck Herrera off but Herrera is having none of it.
Daxton is being controlled here.
Herrera tries to score with some ground and pound. Daxton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daxton stops Herrera from passing to mount.
Daxton is looking to reverse the position.
Herrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Daxton's head but Daxton avoids it well.
Daxton being controlled for a moment. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Daxton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daxton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daxton wants to control but Herrera postures up.
Daxton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herrera trying to control the action but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Herrera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daxton's guard.#SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Daxton has his foot on Herrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera 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. #SUB#
Daxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herrera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daxton working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Daxton working for submissions but it's allowed Herrera to get to half guard.
Daxton is trying to control but can't.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daxton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera is taking a breather. Daxton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Daxton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daxton moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herrera's hands.
A combination from Herrera does no damage.
Herrera tries a low kick but Daxton avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herrera smiles and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Herrera #TD#
and Daxton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herrera's guard.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Daxton manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Herrera throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Daxton is trying to work for a kimura but Herrera is defending well.
#T1#
Herrera wants to control but Daxton is keeping busy.
#ES2#
Herrera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daxton is on him like a limpet, forcing Herrera back against the cage.
Herrera leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daxton regains guard immediately.
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Herrera manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Herrera is looking to stand up but Daxton isn't so interested in that idea.
Daxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Daxton has his feet on Herrera's thighs here. He's pushed Herrera off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Herrera screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalmour Daxton!
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 64:Debonaire/Montgomery 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera tries to clinch but Penduko moves out of range.
Penduko unleashes a big counter combination but Herrera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Penduko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penduko is nestled in close to Herrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penduko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Herrera taking some punishment here, with Penduko in his half guard.
Herrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penduko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penduko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penduko's back!
Herrera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Herrera has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Penduko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Herrera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1##SUB#
Herrera looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Herrera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penduko trying to control the position but Herrera manages to sink in the hooks.
Penduko wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Herrera working for the choke.
Herrera missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Herrera has the hooks in. Penduko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Herrera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penduko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penduko for a finish.
Penduko trying to control the hands but Herrera won't let him.
Will Herrera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
I would not like to be Penduko right now.
Herrera tries to get the hooks in deep but Penduko pushed the leg off.
Penduko tries to break free.
Penduko is keeping busy.
Herrera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Herrera goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Penduko escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Herrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hyperbolic Time Chamber, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4##SUB2#
Penduko 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.
Herrera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penduko scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penduko is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Penduko circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Penduko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herrera has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Penduko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Herrera throws a nice looking combination but Penduko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Herrera moves into range and clinches up with Penduko.
Penduko tries to pull guard but Herrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Herrera jumps guard and drags Penduko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Penduko won't allow Herrera to sweep him here.
We've been informed that Penduko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Penduko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera controls Penduko momentarily but Penduko frees himself.
Penduko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herrera is trying to keep Penduko in close.
#T1#
Penduko wants to control from the top but Herrera keeps moving. #SUB#
Herrera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Penduko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Herrera has tightened it up now! Penduko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Herrera!
An out of breath Paul Herrera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Herrera misses with an uppercut.
Herrera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rooney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rooney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herrera is looking to land body kicks.
Rooney with the counter takedown but Herrera avoids it easily.
Herrera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rooney lands a nice looking body kick.
Rooney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rooney dodges the punch combination from Herrera.
Rooney works Herrera's body with a nice hook.
Herrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rooney slips under a jab.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Rooney tries to counter it with a takedown but Herrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rooney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herrera has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rooney.#T1##TD#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rooney gets back to full guard.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving. #SUB2#
Herrera wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rooney's closed guard. He's half up but Rooney has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rooney pivots and extends the arm, Herrera falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rooney! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Rooney!
Paul Herrera was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herrera sprawls well. Herrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet.
McFistface avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McFistface misses with a wild body shot.
Herrera misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by McFistface.
#TD2#
Herrera tightens his grip and picks McFistface up, before dumping him to the ground. McFistface manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Herrera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Herrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera lands with a nice combination. McFistface backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFistface connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Herrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McFistface pushes Herrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Herrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
McFistface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that McFistface has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
McFistface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McFistface.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFistface scoring with punches from side control.
McFistface working the head and body with strikes.
McFistface takes a little break here. Herrera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McFistface 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.#T2##SUB#
McFistface is working to tighten his grip on Herrera's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herrera has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McFistface is really squeezing tight and eventually Herrera passes out! McFistface breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dougie McFistface!
Dougie McFistface decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Herrera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matens!
Matens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Herrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matens back to the cage. Herrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Matens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Herrera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matens sprawls well initially but Herrera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Herrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Matens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matens's coaches at Cozad MMA London 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.#T1#
Herrera prevents Matens from improving his position.
Herrera wants to pass the guard but Matens is defending well. #SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a kimura here.
Herrera looks winded!
Matens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matens has momentary wrist control but Herrera slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.#T3#
Herrera advances to half guard. #SUB#
Matens actively working from the bottom here.
Matens wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matens is not content to let Herrera control the position.
Matens wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Herrera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matens to stand up.
Matens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herrera sprawls well. Herrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matens gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herrera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into Matens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Matens is looking for a triangle here but Herrera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Herrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herrera taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Matens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herrera defends well.
Herrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matens is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Matens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matens working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera won't allow Matens to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Matens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matens looking to control.
Herrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Herrera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU2#
Herrera decides to stand back up.
Matens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matens darts in looking for a takedown but Herrera gets double underhooks and turns Matens into the cage. #T3##BC2#
Herrera manages to break the clinch.
Herrera lands a head kick. Matens smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matens was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.#SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Matens follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Herrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matens on his heels. He'll look to pass Matens's guard now, I'm sure.
Herrera controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Matens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Herrera 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. #SUB#
Matens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Herrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herrera is in Matens's guard.#SUB#
Matens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a triangle but Herrera pushes his legs off easily.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Matens keeps moving. #SUB#
Matens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herrera defends it easily.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Herrera wants to control from the top but Matens keeps moving.
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Matens blocks nicely.
Herrera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Herrera looking to sit in guard and control but Matens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Herrera is looking for a triangle but Matens pushes his legs off easily.
Matens controlling from the top position.
Matens forces his way into half guard.
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matens is working away from the top position though.
Matens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Matens is trying to control. Herrera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Matens is looking for a kimura but Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matens to get the leverage.
Joesph Matens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Matens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Herrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matens has Herrera in his guard.#REVB#
Herrera content to stall in guard here.
Herrera stopping the sweep attempt from Matens.#T4#
Herrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Matens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul Herrera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matens has an active guard here but Herrera has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Herrera.
Well Herrera 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Herrera! |
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