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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Like You Better Dead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fernandez's choice of entrance music: Oh My God That's The Greatest Song In The World Ever!! . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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214 lbs
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203 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez slips under a jab.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
and Yerface counters with a straight right hand.
Yerface swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yerface throws a leg kick that misses.
Yerface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Yerface.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Yerface is just out of range.
Fernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Yerface slips under a jab.
Yerface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Yerface on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandez. Fernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Fernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez lands with a good body shot.
Yerface throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Yerface misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez digs a good body shot into Yerface's ribs.
Yerface throws out a loose jab but Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yerface throws a lazy right hand but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yerface ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez.
Yerface scores with a nice head shot.
Fernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fernandez throws a hook to the side of Yerface's head but Yerface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yerface. That's going to slow Fernandez down.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miguel Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez throws out a loose jab but Yerface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Fernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernandez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yerface misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yerface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Yerface is predictable there
and Fernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yerface is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tests Yerface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yerface throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez moves away and avoids it.
Yerface keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yerface.
Yerface fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Yerface loads up on a big right hand but Fernandez slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scores with a hook.
Yerface lands a jab.
Yerface shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Yerface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yerface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez throws out the jab.
Yerface rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernandez counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yerface.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yerface tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yerface throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yerface looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yerface's calf.
Fernandez stuns Yerface with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Yerface counters with a nice leg kick.
Yerface attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Yerface tenderised Fernandez's leg. Fernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yerface.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Yerface counters with a thumping low kick.
Fernandez defending well as Yerface loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Yerface blocks the leg kick.
Yerface throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernandez throws a looping overhand right but Yerface ducks down to avoid it.
Yerface connects with a solid leg kick.
Miguel Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yerface fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yerface closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yerface slips a nice elbow through Fernandez's hands, connecting with Fernandez's forehead.
Yerface thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Yerface sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yerface wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
Fernandez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Yerface has control of the leg.
Fernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yerface.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but Yerface is controlling well.
Yerface 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yerface.
Yerface passes to side control.
Yerface is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yerface off and has taken his back!
Fernandez keeps control of the position as Yerface tries to break free.
Yerface tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yerface is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez landing punches.
Fernandez looking to control but Yerface is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yerface is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yerface is working to get back to half guard.
Yerface bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yerface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Yerface controlling him for the moment.
Yerface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ima Yerface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yerface passes Fernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Yerface is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yerface is looking to stall here but Fernandez recovers full guard.
Fernandez is pulling down on Yerface's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ima Yerface 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!
Fernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yerface.
Fernandez throws out a leg kick but Yerface moves out of range and Fernandez only half commits.
Fernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fernandez throws a leg kick but Yerface sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Fernandez.
Yerface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yerface turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yerface moves away from the strike by Fernandez.
Yerface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yerface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yerface attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yerface throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Yerface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yerface scores with a jab.
Fernandez scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yerface misses with a straight right.
Yerface keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yerface throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yerface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Yerface tenderised Fernandez's leg. Fernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yerface takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Yerface misses.
Yerface slips under a jab.
Fernandez throws a low kick but Yerface avoids it.
Fernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yerface.
Fernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Yerface's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Yerface coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yerface.
Yerface throws an overhand right that lands on Fernandez's shoulder, as Fernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Fernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yerface has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yerface throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yerface on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandez. Fernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Yerface lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Yerface. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fernandez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yerface's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerface jabs Fernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yerface moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Yerface throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandez.
Yerface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez moves away.
Fernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Yerface finds it's way through Fernandez's defenses.
Fernandez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yerface walks into a left hand.
A big left from Yerface misses.
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Fernandez!
Miguel Fernandez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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