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CCC 29 : Hernandez vs Zapina PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 23165 p4p, 23511 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 625 p4p, 587 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 72 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Patryk blocks a leg kick.
Patryk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patryk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pudzianowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Patryk smiles and moves away.
Patryk gets a double leg takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patryk.
Patryk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patryk stops Pudzianowski from standing up.
Patryk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Patryk as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pudzianowski screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Patryk! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emir Bosnic (ranked 3736 p4p, 3805 weight class) and Quinton Ellis (ranked 455 p4p, 462 weight class). Emir Bosnic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinton Ellis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emir Bosnic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellis working over Bosnic with some ground and pound. Bosnic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ellis stops Bosnic from getting back to his feet.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ellis slips a nice elbow through Bosnic's hands, connecting with Bosnic's forehead.
Ellis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis working Bosnic over with strikes.
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bosnic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
Bosnic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bosnic is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellis.
Bosnic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ellis scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosnic is trying to control but Ellis manages to pass to mount!
Ellis breaks from Bosnic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ellis controlling the position easily from mount.
Bosnic is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellis has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bosnic's face.
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!
Ellis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bosnic has worked his arm free - good work by Bosnic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis works to advance to full mount. Bosnic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bosnic is out cold! Ellis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabuz Bacia (ranked 1787 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Jake Conway (ranked 231 p4p, 273 weight class). Jake Conway acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Conway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway misses with a straight left.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacia.
Conway connects with a jab.
 It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
Bacia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bacia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway throws a sloppy head kick and Bacia moves out of range easily.
Bacia ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
As Conway backs away, Bacia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Conway slips under a jab.
Conway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Conway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacia circles away.
Conway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bacia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacia blocks a head kick by Conway.
Conway misses with a straight right.
Bacia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Bacia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some wild striking there from Bacia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bacia.
Conway moves out of range as Bacia strikes.
Bacia drops Conway with a beautiful combination! Conway stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bacia is looking for the KO!
 Conway is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Bacia misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bacia.
Conway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bacia.
Bacia lands a big right hand that sends Conway crashing to the mat! Bacia stays standing though and waves Conway back to his feet!
Bacia throws an off balance right hand
and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bacia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Conway sprawling to the canvas! Conway rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bacia finish him?!
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacia finish him?
The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bacia is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Conway hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mabuz Bacia!
Mabuz Bacia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zayden Ahmad (ranked 2109 p4p, 1661 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 184 p4p, 158 weight class). Moxley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayden Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moxley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ahmad is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moxley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahmad keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahmad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moxley wants to control but Ahmad is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad is looking for a sweep.
Moxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahmad has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Moxley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahmad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ahmad struggling a bit here.
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahmad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Ahmad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ahmad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ahmad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is trying to work for a kimura but Ahmad is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moxley throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahmad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley.
Ahmad quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Moxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley lands a jab-cross combination.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahmad misses with a looping left.
Ahmad tries to keep at a distance but Moxley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahmad misses with some punches.
Ahmad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahmad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahmad has double underhooks.
Moxley blocks an uppercut.
Moxley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Ahmad.
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!
Moxley misses with a jab to the body
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Moxley goes for a double leg but Ahmad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahmad continues to drive forward.
Moxley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moxley is rocked!
Ahmad weaves into range and cracks Moxley right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Moxley goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ahmad is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zayden Ahmad!
Zayden Ahmad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chilli Bloke (ranked 1980 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 146 p4p, 156 weight class). Wright has chosen Come out to play as his entrance music. Chilli Bloke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a swing at Bloke's ribcage but misses.
Bloke lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright avoids the body shot from Bloke.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloke scores with a decent looking hook.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Bloke lands with a nice body punch.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Bloke ducks down to avoid it.
Bloke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bloke moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Bloke lands a jab to Wright 's midsection.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloke manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bloke misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloke works the jab nicely.
Bloke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bloke swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Bloke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Bloke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wright 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bloke under the eye.
Wright lands a big head kick that sends Bloke tumbling to the mat! Wright takes a step backwards and waves Bloke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bloke is rocked!
It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloke defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Bloke throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Bloke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Bloke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloke seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloke tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Bloke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with an outside leg kick.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bloke moved out of range nicely.
Bloke tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Bloke scores with a body shot.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright ! But no joy.
Bloke lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke connects with a body shot that sends Wright 's belly button to the back.
Bloke misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Wright misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Bloke misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Bloke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bloke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Bloke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloke with a hook.
Bloke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloke throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
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 Chilli Bloke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bloke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Bloke catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Chilli Bloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloke lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright 's hand.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bloke throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Bloke swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Bloke.
Bloke is looking to wear down Wright with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bloke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloke lands a nice shot that snaps Wright 's head back.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Bloke had a free shot at his head there.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Bloke jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Wright takes a swing at Bloke's ribcage but misses.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bloke scores with a decent looking hook.
Bloke misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Bloke lands.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Bloke sees coming a mile off.
Chilli Bloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloke was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright .
Bloke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright .
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bloke blocks it well.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Bloke's knee but Bloke avoids it well.
Bloke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Bloke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bloke misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloke blocks a leg kick.
Wright keeps Bloke at a distance using the push kick.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloke jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloke lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright 's head.
Bloke misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloke throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bloke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bloke blocks it well.
Bloke moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Bloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Bloke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Wright throws a counter combo.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Bloke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bloke misses with a few strikes there.
Wright throws a jab when Bloke was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chilli Bloke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke's cut.
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!
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bloke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright connects with a right hand. Bloke shakes it off.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright counters with a body kick.
Bloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Bloke counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloke.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloke.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Bloke's shoulder, as Bloke tries to avoid the shot.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
And Wright responds with a good body kick, but Bloke manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloke cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright lands a nice hook to Bloke's body. Bloke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloke swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright punishes Bloke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloke swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wright might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bloke has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the body from Bloke misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloke moves away.
Bloke swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bloke missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws out a counter right but Bloke avoids it with no problem.
Bloke throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright throws a fast counter high kick but Bloke manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloke cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloke takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Bloke blocks the low kick.
Bloke darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Bloke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright 's elbow.
Bloke can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Bloke misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloke taking a breather.
Bloke tries to pull guard but Wright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloke misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke working aggressively here.
Bloke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bloke throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Bloke struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Bloke avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Bloke tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Bloke blocks a body shot from Wright .
Bloke has a couple of punches blocked by Wright .
Bloke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chilli Bloke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bloke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Bloke takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Bloke sees coming a mile off.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a chopping leg kick but Bloke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chilli Bloke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloke, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chilli Bloke!
Cleon Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 1277 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Allan John Villanil (ranked 102 p4p, 116 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
145
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31
145
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allan John Villanil!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Villanil sprawls well initially but Bin-Semen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bin-Semen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bin-Semen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Villanil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen trying to control from half guard but Villanil is working away.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bin-Semen tries to pass to full mount but Villanil defends it.
Bin-Semen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Bin-Semen connects with a nice short shot to Villanil's temple.
Bin-Semen lands with a punch from half guard.
Villanil wants to control but Bin-Semen is keeping busy.
Bin-Semen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villanil defending well though.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard.
Bin-Semen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bin-Semen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bin-Semen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villanil's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villanil is concentrating on defense, preventing Bin-Semen from advancing position.
Bin-Semen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villanil has his hands clasped together around Bin-Semen's back. He's all about the action.
Villanil tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Bin-Semen is looking to take a break and control but Villanil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villanil trying to control but Bin-Semen postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Villanil is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin-Semen wants to pass the guard but Villanil is defending well.
Bin-Semen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Villanil is not content to let Bin-Semen control the position.
Villanil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bin-Semen pulls his head out easily.
Bin-Semen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Villanil sees it coming and defends easily.
Bin-Semen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villanil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bin-Semen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bin-Semen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villanil actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bin-Semen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villanil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bin-Semen thows a huge punch but Villanil dodges it nicely.
Bin-Semen works his way into side control.
Bin-Semen taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen lands some shots froms side control.
Bin-Semen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Villanil's legs.
Villanil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bin-Semen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Villanil has his hands clasped together around Bin-Semen's back. He's all about the action.
Villanil is looking for a sweep. Bin-Semen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bin-Semen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villanil can do to turn this around?
Bin-Semen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Villanil actively working from the bottom here.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bin-Semen in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bin-Semen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osama Bin-Semen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villanil tries to get to full guard but Bin-Semen has control of the leg.
Villanil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bin-Semen is working away from the top position though.
Villanil desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Villanil keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Villanil looks for a takedown but Bin-Semen sprawls well.
Allan John Villanil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villanil is trying to defend but Bin-Semen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bin-Semen uses his free foot to push down on Villanil's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Villanil.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes here but Villanil is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bin-Semen working Villanil over with strikes here.
Villanil wants to hold on but Bin-Semen pushes him away.
Bin-Semen landing strikes from the mount.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound from mount.
Villanil is trying desperately to improve position.
Bin-Semen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Villanil looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Bin-Semen.
The referee warns Villanil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bin-Semen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bin-Semen with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Villanil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Villanil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bin-Semen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villanil is refusing to be controlled, as Bin-Semen sits in half guard.
Villanil wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin-Semen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Villanil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bin-Semen looking to score a takedown here. Villanil is defending well but Bin-Semen drives through and ends up in Villanil's guard.
Villanil working for a triangle but Bin-Semen defends it easily.
Bin-Semen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bin-Semen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bin-Semen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bin-Semen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bin-Semen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villanil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin-Semen looking to sit in guard and control but Villanil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Villanil has gone for a leg lock! Bin-Semen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Villanil's guard.
Bin-Semen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bin-Semen working some strikes from top position.
Bin-Semen controlling from the top position.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villanil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
Villanil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Villanil is working from the bottom.
Bin-Semen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villanil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bin-Semen controls the pace.
Bin-Semen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Villanil for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin-Semen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Villanil gets caught napping as Bin-Semen dives in and scores a takedown. Villanil manages to retain guard.
Bin-Semen stays in close to Villanil's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Death By Snu Snu inform us that Villanil has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villanil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bin-Semen tries to free his leg and advance position but Villanil is retaining full guard.
Bin-Semen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Allan John Villanil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin-Semen stopping the sweep attempt from Villanil.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bin-Semen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin-Semen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bin-Semen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin-Semen!
During a confident post fight interview, Osama Bin-Semen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bjorkman (ranked 1476 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Iranian Hulk (ranked 85 p4p, 140 weight class). Iranian Hulk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300
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286
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjorkman throws the left hand but Hulk avoids the punch easily.
Hulk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bjorkman jabs Hulk right on the nose. Hulk blinks but takes it well.
Hulk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjorkman misses with a left hand
and Hulk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bjorkman!
Hulk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hulk taking a breather here.
Bjorkman's coaches at BKC Gym 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.
Hulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjorkman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorkman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjorkman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bjorkman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hulk.
Hulk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjorkman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hulk lands a few punches from side control.
Bjorkman is looking to reverse the position.
Bjorkman is working hard here to advance position.
Hulk is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bjorkman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hulk gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bjorkman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hulk lets go of the hold and Bjorkman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iranian Hulk!
A victorious Iranian Hulk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 159 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Robert Gracie (ranked 15 p4p, 134 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robert Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson scores with a body shot.
Donk. Johansson catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Johansson jumps back.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Johansson.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Johansson moved away.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Good work by Johansson as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
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!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Gracie catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson has managed to clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Johansson moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Johansson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Gracie moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Johansson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left lands for Johansson.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Johansson.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie cracks Johansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Johansson.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Johansson as he connects with a hook.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Johansson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Johansson cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Johansson misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johansson on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson checks a leg kick.
Johansson thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Johansson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johansson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Good body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johansson lands the left hand.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Johansson sees coming a mile off.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Johansson.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Johansson.
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!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Johansson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson wants to stall.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Johansson tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Johansson.
A hook to the body from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Johansson pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Johansson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Eclaro (ranked 553 p4p, 882 weight class) and Ernesto Romero (ranked 51 p4p, 81 weight class). Eclaro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm The Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
155
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156
16 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Romero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Eclaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Eclaro pushes him off.
Eclaro loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eclaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Romero tries to clinch there but Eclaro circles away.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro.
Eclaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eclaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Eclaro throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Eclaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eclaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero wants to clinch.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro is having none of it.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero looks to clinch
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero has his feet on Eclaro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero has Eclaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eclaro leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eclaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero blocks a body shot from Eclaro.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Eclaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Eclaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Eclaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Eclaro fails to pull guard.
Eclaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eclaro takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eclaro backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro moves out of range.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up but Eclaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Eclaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch but Eclaro moves away
and Eclaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eclaro.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Eclaro stands up over Romero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eclaro is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Eclaro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Romero is defending well.
Romero is defending against the submission attempts here by Eclaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eclaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Eclaro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Eclaro throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Romero throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Eclaro.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Eclaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero tests Eclaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eclaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Eclaro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eclaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Eclaro into the cage.
Eclaro tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Eclaro back against the cage.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eclaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eclaro is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eclaro has his back to the cage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eclaro.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eclaro backwards.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Eclaro's head.
Romero breaks the clinch.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero wants to clinch up but Eclaro keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
Eclaro can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro jumps guard.
Eclaro working for a triangle but Romero defends it easily.
Eclaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eclaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is sitting in close to Eclaro's body. Eclaro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Romero is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Romero is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Eclaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 183 p4p, 436 weight class) and Olan Zapina (ranked 19 p4p, 43 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
147
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150
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Zapina throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez feints and as Zapina raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zapina wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapina keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapina wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez is pushing down on Zapina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zapina is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zapina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez working Zapina over with strikes.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Zapina is working away.
Hernandez working Zapina over with strikes.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zapina is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
Zapina has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zapina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zapina is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Zapina is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zapina is trying to stand.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is trying to control. Zapina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zapina manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hernandez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Zapina scores with a hook to the body.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the cage.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Zapina avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Zapina is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Zapina's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Zapina blocks nicely.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Zapina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zapina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez prevents Zapina from standing back up.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zapina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zapina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zapina manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zapina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hernandez slips a jab from Zapina.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Zapina.
A slow jab from Zapina misses its intended target.
Zapina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zapina misses with a body shot.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Zapina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez cracks Zapina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zapina takes one on the button.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zapina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zapina works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapina can do to turn this around?
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zapina quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez prevents Zapina from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Zapina on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Zapina is defending well.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zapina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapina sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Zapina's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez 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.
Zapina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Zapina is working away.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zapina is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working over Zapina with some ground and pound. Zapina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zapina wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Zapina is a slippery customer.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Zapina with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Zapina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez stops Zapina from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that 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.
Zapina throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zapina wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hernandez is working Zapina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zapina is looking to stand back up but Hernandez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zapina.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zapina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Zapina's head.
Zapina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zapina with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zapina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hernandez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hernandez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zapina trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez landing punches.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount.
Zapina is rocked!
Hernandez lands a big elbow - Zapina is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zapina is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez 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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