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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 90 p4p, 158 weight class) and Peter Gretel (ranked 7 p4p, 11 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Journey - Only The Young. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
A jab from Gretel misses.
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gretel sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Gretel is keeping him busy.
Gretel tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Gretel trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Gretel defends the submission attempt.
Gretel wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernandez controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez working over Gretel with some ground and pound. Gretel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gretel is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez 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.
Gretel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gretel trying to control from the bottom.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but Gretel is blocking nicely.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gretel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gretel has his hands clasped together around Hernandez's back. He's all about the action.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Gretel is defending well.
Hernandez stalling.
Gretel is positioning himself well to prevent Hernandez advancing to mount.
Gretel has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control. Gretel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gretel trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez working over Gretel with some ground and pound. Gretel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Gretel is having none of it.
Gretel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gretel manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gretel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Gretel keeps moving.
Gretel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gretel trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gretel is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gretel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Gretel settles back down.
Gretel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Gretel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Gretel's head but Gretel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Gretel avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gretel swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gretel is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gretel wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gretel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez is thwarting Gretel's attempts to control the position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Gretel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez is trying to control. Gretel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Gretel blocks nicely.
Gretel has Hernandez pulled in close to control his posture.
Hernandez trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Hernandez works over Gretel with some ground and pound from guard.
Gretel wants to sweep but no luck.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gretel keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
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.
Gretel trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gretel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gretel's head.
Hernandez won't allow Gretel to sweep him here.
Hernandez trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez stands up over Gretel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez is pushing down on Gretel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gretel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Gretel is a slippery customer.
Gretel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hernandez.
Gretel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez pushes down on Gretel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Gretel from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gretel is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hernandez cracks Gretel with a good jab.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Gretel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gretel misses the jab.
Gretel jabs at Hernandez's body.
Sloppy strikes from Gretel. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Gretel gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
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.
Hernandez controlling Gretel's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gretel passes into half guard.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gretel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gretel trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Gretel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hernandez is pulling down on Gretel's head. It's preventing any offense from Gretel, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez wants to control but Gretel postures up.
Gretel controls the position.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Gretel 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 tries to get to full guard but Gretel has control of the leg.
Gretel works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez gets back to half guard.
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gretel really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gretel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Gretel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Gretel is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Gretel's guard.
Gretel 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.
Hernandez trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez distracts Gretel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez cracks Gretel with a solid left hand.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Gretel wants to improve his position but instead Hernandez has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Gretel's head.
Gretel is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Gretel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Gretel is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Gretel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Gretel is doing well to control the position and prevent Hernandez from advancing to side control.
Gretel is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gretel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Gretel's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard.
Gretel stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Gretel stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gretel is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez looking for subs off his back but Gretel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gretel wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gretel controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gretel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gretel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gretel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gretel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gretel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gretel won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez had his way with Peter Gretel in that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Gretel. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Gretel throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Gretel throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Gretel throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez working Gretel over with strikes.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gretel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gretel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Gretel trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
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. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Gretel's temple.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gretel is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gretel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gretel is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to pass to mount but Gretel is defending the position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Gretel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gretel controlling the position for now.
Hernandez prevents Gretel from improving his position.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gretel pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Gretel is controlling Hernandez's trapped leg to prevent Hernandez from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gretel is concentrating on defense, preventing Hernandez from advancing position.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernandez uses his free foot to push down on Gretel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gretel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hernandez looking to finish Gretel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gretel!
Gretel is bucking up trying to escape but Hernandez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hernandez working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel is desperately trying to improve his position but Hernandez has a good base and remains in mount.
Hernandez tries to control but Gretel wriggling away.
Hernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gretel hang on?
Gretel wants to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gretel is surviving well by controlling Hernandez's body position as best he can.
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Gretel is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
Frank Hernandez 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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