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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avila has chosen Control Machete - Comprendes Mendez as his entrance music. 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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148 lbs
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158 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Avila!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jerry Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Avila scores with a jab. Herrera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Herrera with that takedown attempt.
Herrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila tries to bum rush Herrera with a series of wild strikes but Herrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herrera fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Avila.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a series of strikes. Herrera will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a left and a right that stings Herrera.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Avila scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Avila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herrera looks to clinch
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Avila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avila pushes Herrera off looking to stand but Herrera dives back in and keeps control.
Herrera trying to pass the guard but Avila defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herrera is pressing down on Avila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Avila is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Oscar Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Avila circles away easily
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Avila's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Avila tests Herrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Herrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Herrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Herrera persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Herrera shoots in but Avila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herrera eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch lands to the side of Herrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avila slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herrera walks into a jab.
Herrera darts in trying to clinch
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Herrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avila.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herrera dives in and grabs Avila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avila pushes down on Herrera's head and hops out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avila.
Avila throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Herrera should have avoided that one.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Avila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Avila!
Oscar Avila 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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