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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 429 p4p, 306 weight class) and Frank Hernandez (ranked 68 p4p, 53 weight class). Pandeya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clan In Da Front. Hernandez has chosen Journey - Only The Young as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Pandeya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Pandeya half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Pandeya stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandeya is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Pandeya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Pandeya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Pandeya's brow.
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pandeya looking to control.
Pandeya is looking for a triangle here but Hernandez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pandeya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Pandeya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pandeya on his heels. He'll look to pass Pandeya's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pandeya keeping control of the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Pandeya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Hernandez wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Pandeya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Pandeya won't allow it.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pandeya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya with a jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez slips a jab from Pandeya.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandeya, as that shot connected.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Pandeya sprawls well.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandeya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pandeya misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Pandeya didn't expect that.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Pandeya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pandeya throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Pandeya's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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