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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 500 p4p, 907 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 48 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: Journey - Only The Young. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Frank Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez not doing much here.
Ivanovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovic to regain full guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivanovic sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez passes into side.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanovic prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Ivanovic has a hand on Hernandez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hernandez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic 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.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is staying tight to Ivanovic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivanovic to the mat! Ivanovic manages to get full guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Ivanovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hernandez is now in half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Ivanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanovic is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanovic as he avoids it easily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanovic looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ivor Ivanovic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic passes into side.
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.
Ivanovic is sitting in close to Hernandez's body. Hernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ivanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ivanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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