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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvanas Windrunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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161 cm
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193 lbs
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180 cm
18
190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sylvanas Windrunner! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Windrunner quickly recovers to half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hernandez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hernandez really is a fat lump. Windrunner wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it. Hernandez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Windrunner bucks and avoids them well.
Windrunner tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez controlling the pace for now. Windrunner is looking to improve his position but Hernandez isn't that keen on the idea. Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Windrunner is in no mood to give up. Hernandez trying to control but Windrunner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Windrunner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Windrunner tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Windrunner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Windrunner because Hernandez loaded up on that one. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hernandez controlling his opponent. Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Windrunner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Windrunner!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernandez holds on and takes a little breather. Hernandez has his foot on Windrunner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Windrunner works his way back into a safe position though. Windrunner pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Windrunner tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it. Hernandez is looking to escape. Windrunner trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it. Windrunner is still trying to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Hernandez dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Windrunner tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hernandez clobbers Windrunner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Windrunner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Windrunner somewhat. Windrunner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hernandez looking to pass the guard. Hernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Herbert Hernandez. Windrunner avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hernandez rushes Windrunner and presses him up against the cage. Hernandez working aggressively here.
Windrunner has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Windrunner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Windrunner dives into Hernandez's guard. Hernandez keeping full guard, as Windrunner tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Windrunner wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position. Hernandez controls Windrunner momentarily but Windrunner frees himself. 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! Windrunner wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Windrunner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard. Windrunner is breathing heavily. Hernandez is looking to control Windrunner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted? Hernandez keeping control of the position. Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Windrunner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Windrunner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Windrunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Windrunner trying to move into half guard but instead Hernandez has managed to sweep! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Hernandez will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Windrunner is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Windrunner's guard. Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Windrunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Windrunner controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Herbert Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Windrunner sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Windrunner makes his way to full guard, as Hernandez worked for a kimura.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Windrunner is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Windrunner looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hernandez has gone for a leg lock! Windrunner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hernandez's guard. Herbert Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez trying to control but Windrunner is having none of it. Windrunner is bucking up trying to escape but Hernandez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Windrunner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez controlling from mount. Windrunner can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Windrunner is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action. Hernandez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Hernandez trying to control but Windrunner is having none of it. Windrunner wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Herbert 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Hernandez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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