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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Errol Valenzuela (ranked 8518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Hernandez (ranked 5730 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Hernandez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Errol Valenzuela's chin.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Errol Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Hernandez !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valenzuela is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valenzuela trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valenzuela is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Valenzuela is looking to improve his position.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valenzuela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.
Valenzuela wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control. Valenzuela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Valenzuela is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valenzuela's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Valenzuela is in trouble!
Valenzuela squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Valenzuela is surviving well by controlling Hernandez 's body position as best he can.
Hernandez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Valenzuela is staying in there.
Valenzuela is looking to get to half guard.
Valenzuela is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez wants to finish this one by submission but Valenzuela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hernandez .
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 scoring with strikes but Valenzuela is staying in there.
Hernandez landing punches.
Valenzuela tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Valenzuela is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Valenzuela really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valenzuela tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Valenzuela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez .
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Valenzuela has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez looks winded!
Hernandez lands with some strikes.
Valenzuela is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working Valenzuela over with strikes here.
Valenzuela is rocked!
Hernandez is looking to stand but Valenzuela has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Oh Valenzuela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez working for a guillotine from mount but Valenzuela is in no mood to give up.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Valenzuela is holding on tight.
Valenzuela seems to have got his legs back now.
Valenzuela trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Valenzuela to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez working Valenzuela over with strikes here.
Hernandez looking to control but Valenzuela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valenzuela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valenzuela is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Valenzuela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez wants to get up but he can't break Valenzuela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valenzuela can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valenzuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Valenzuela frees his head nicely. Oh but Hernandez has switched to an armbar! Valenzuela is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Carlos Hernandez !
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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