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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mirko filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderkiss 65 by White Zombie. 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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197 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mirko filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
filipovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
filipovic misses with a low kick.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but filipovic avoids it well.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
filipovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by filipovic.
filipovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
filipovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
filipovic throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
filipovic misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hernandez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez looking to control.
filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
filipovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
filipovic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
filipovic wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that filipovic avoids nicely.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by filipovic.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by filipovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
filipovic thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
filipovic throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but filipovic circles away.
mirko filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but filipovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
filipovic throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has filipovic pinned against the cage. filipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rain Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
filipovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
filipovic wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
filipovic trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
filipovic misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
filipovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
filipovic throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
filipovic throws a lazy body kick
and Hernandez counters with a good low kick that filipovic was not able to check.
A low kick from filipovic misses
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has filipovic backing up. filipovic nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
filipovic misses with a straight left.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but filipovic avoids it well.
filipovic misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from filipovic is predictable there
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
filipovic is rocked!
filipovic is breathing heavily.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez forces filipovic back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
filipovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez stands up and waves to filipovic to follow him.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and filipovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from filipovic is predictable there
and Hernandez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. filipovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
mirko filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
filipovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
filipovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
filipovic tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
filipovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
filipovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so filipovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez wants to sweep here but filipovic controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
filipovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by filipovic misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from filipovic misses.
filipovic lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by filipovic.
Rain Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from filipovic is predictable there
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has filipovic backing up. filipovic nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
filipovic throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rain Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez clobbers filipovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hernandez lands a head kick. filipovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez throws a right hand that filipovic ducks under and follows up with a left that filipovic also avoids with ease.
filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by filipovic.
filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by filipovic misses
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by filipovic misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but filipovic shrugs it off.
Hernandez tries to clinch but filipovic is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but filipovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
filipovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
filipovic throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting filipovic counter with a right hand.
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
filipovic throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings filipovic.
filipovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez counters with a big head kick but filipovic shrugs it off.
mirko filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from filipovic misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice leg kick.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but filipovic keeps it at a distance.
filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a body kick that stops filipovic in his tracks momentarily.
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. filipovic backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that filipovic can do to turn this around?
filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. filipovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
filipovic controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Rain Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
filipovic 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.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez is standing up over filipovic. filipovic looks to escape but Hernandez dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rain Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rain Hernandez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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