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Event:
AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Young checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Hermosa gets caught napping as Young dives in and scores a takedown. Hermosa manages to retain guard.
Hermosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young passes into half guard.
Hermosa tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hermosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Young is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Hermosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Young wants to pass the guard but Hermosa is defending well.
Young working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hermosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Young prevents Hermosa from improving his position.
Young passes to full mount! #T2#
Young controlling from the full mount.
Young with a couple of short strikes.
Young content just to control the position here.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hermosa looks a forlorn figure.
Hermosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermosa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Young is staying active.
Hermosa is controlling an arm, preventing Young from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Young controlling from the full mount.
Young lands a heavy elbow.
Young controlling the pace for now.
Young lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa is looking to get to half guard.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Young lands a heavy elbow.
Hermosa is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young with good strikes from the mount here!
Young content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Young jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hermosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hermosa wants to control but Young postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hermosa keeps working.
Young controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Young dominated that round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hermosa lands with a nice combination. Young backs away looking to recover.
Trevor Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hermosa.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Hermosa.
Young shoots for a takedown but Hermosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Hermosa instigates a clinch.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Hermosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hermosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermosa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Young closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Young lands in his opponent's guard.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hermosa controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself. #T1#
Young engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Young 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.
Young pushing down on Hermosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Young is taking a breather. Hermosa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermosa is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hermosa is doing well to control the position and prevent Young from advancing to side control.
Trevor Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermosa is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Young stands up and beckons Hermosa to join him on the feet.
Hermosa throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Hermosa throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hermosa tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hermosa counters by clinching up.
Hermosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hermosa gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hermosa avoids it.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young looking for a takedown.
Hermosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hermosa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Hermosa lands a body shot.
Hermosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Fred Hermosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Hermosa. #T4#
Hermosa lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Hermosa lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
Hermosa gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Hermosa has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Hermosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young is trying to push Hermosa away but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hermosa pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermosa throws a front kick that sends Young stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hermosa instigates a clinch.
Young wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Young gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hermosa is looking to improve his position.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Hermosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermosa trying to control but Young postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Young wants to control but Hermosa is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hermosa is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hermosa won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
Young is thwarting Hermosa's attempts to control the position.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Young.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Hermosa looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Young tries to clinch up.
Hermosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermosa. Hermosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hermosa forces Young back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Young moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Hermosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young blocking some punches.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermosa walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermosa throws a one two combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hermosa!
Hermosa tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermosa lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Young is rocked!
Hermosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fred Hermosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hermosa.
Young drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hermosa sprawls and moves away.
Young tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hermosa defends well and Young ends up having to push Hermosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermosa lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Young chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hermosa can pounce on him.
Hermosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whack! Hermosa lands a heavy head kick that drops Young. The ref tackles Hermosa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Young was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvarado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarado misses with a double jab.
Hermosa throws a shot from downtown. Alvarado moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Hermosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Hermosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Hermosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarado working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Hermosa has the dominant position.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermosa won't allow it.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Alvarado blocks it.
Hermosa is working Alvarado over against the cage.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermosa has Alvarado pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Alvarado blocks it.
Alvarado is trying to push Hermosa away but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hermosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Alvarado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Alvarado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermosa keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Alvarado is looking to break free of the clinch but Hermosa has double underhooks.
Hermosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa pushes Alvarado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvarado blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa keeps control of Alvarado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarado wants to break free but Hermosa has control.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
A short left from Hermosa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarados head.
Hermosa prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Hermosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Hermosa.
Alvarado wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermosa won't allow it.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Alvarado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarado's gas tank.
Alvarado is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands with a light punch inside.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Alvarado's head.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Alvarado is rocked!
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarado is trying to break free.
Alvarado tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa cracks Alvarado with a nice body shot.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hermosa works on Alvarado's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermosa cracks Alvarado with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Hermosa.
Alvarado tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarado controls the action.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Alvarado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarado's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alvarado prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Alvarado's head.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hermosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarado, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Alvarado is trying to force a seperation but Hermosa has the dominant position.
Fred Hermosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Oh Alvarado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarado seems to have got his legs back now.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Alvarado tries to break free but Hermosa pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarado is trying to break the clinch but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarados head.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarado backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermosa lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Hermosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermosa.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Alvarado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvarado's gas tank.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarados head.
Hermosa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alvarado to his knees! Hermosa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hermosa clinches up against the cage.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aloisio's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aloisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by Aloisio.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aloisio controls his hands.
Aloisio is trying to push Hermosa away but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hermosa works on Aloisio's body with a couple of short punches.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermosa.
Aloisio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermosa backwards.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Aloisio avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio has a couple of punches blocked by Hermosa.
Aloisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aloisio's efforts to push away.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Aloisio blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aloisio controls his hands.
#T1#
Aloisio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
Aloisio working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Aloisio breaks from the clinch.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
Aloisio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aloisio scores with a jab.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Hermosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hermosa down.
Aloisio looks to land a body kick but Hermosa moved away.
Hermosa blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
Nice shot lands for Aloisio.
Aloisio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aloisio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aloisio lands with a nice body punch.
Hermosa wants to clinch.
Hermosa avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
#T2#
Hermosa is looking to slow Aloisio down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermosa is looking to clinch but Aloisio is avoiding it.
Aloisio misses with a straight right.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Hermosa moves out of range easily.
Hermosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Hermosa.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hermosa moves out of range as Aloisio throws a body kick.
Aloisio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aloisio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Aloisio thuds his shin into the meat of Hermosa's side.
Hermosa wants to clinch up but Aloisio keeps it at a distance.
Aloisio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hermosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aloisios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aloisio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Hermosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermosa manages to avoid it.
Hermosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aloisio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aloisio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermosa is just out of range.
Aloisio falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hermosa counters by clinching up.
Hermosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
Aloisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aloisio working hard to break the clinch.
Aloisio tries to break free but Hermosa pushes him back against the cage.
Aloisio working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aloisio.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aloisio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aloisio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermosa presses Aloisio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aloisio looks winded!
Hermosa is leaning against Aloisio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Aloisio avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Aloisio blocks it.
Hermosa tries to work over Aloisio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aloisio tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Aloisio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aloisio's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa pushes Aloisio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fred Hermosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A good leg kick by Hermosa.
Hermosa defending well as Aloisio loads up on a big left hand.
Aloisio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hermosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Hermosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aloisio.
Aloisio swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermosa.
Hermosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aloisio lands a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aloisio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio throws a sloppy head kick and Hermosa moves out of range easily.
Hermosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermosa fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Aloisio can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aloisio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aloisio avoiding damage.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Aloisio misses with some punches.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Aloisio's ribcage. Aloisio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fred Hermosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aloisio's elbow.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aloisio or not.
Aloisio is breathing heavily.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermosa tries to work over Aloisio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa cracks Aloisio with a nice body shot.#T2#
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards. #ROC#
Aloisio is rocked!
A short right from Hermosa.
Aloisio is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermosa finish him?
Hermosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aloisio can do to turn this around?
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Aloisio's ribcage. Aloisio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Hermosa pushes Aloisio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa works on Aloisio's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aloisio backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa pushes Aloisio against the cage. Hermosa is working some dirty boxing. Hermosa pushes off with a quick right hook! Aloisio goes down! Aloisio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hermosa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
De Negri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Negri wanted to stand there but Hermosa had control of the position.
De Negri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Negri tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermosa is retaining full guard.
Hermosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Negri chips away with some ground and pound.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Negri 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.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Hermosa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Hermosa tries to keep at a distance but De Negri has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Negri is trying to stall.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by De Negri.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa misses with some punches.
De Negri is struggling to control the position.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
De Negri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
De Negri tries to work over Hermosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
De Negri pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Negri is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Negri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermosa trying to control the position.
De Negri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Negri throwing strikes from guard but Hermosa blocks nicely. #T3#
De Negri looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
De Negri stands up and waves to Hermosa to follow him.
De Negri tries to clinch but Hermosa is having none of it.
Hermosa leaves De Negri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Negri sets himself, and Hermosa steps forward looking for the clinch! De Negri avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro De Negri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermosa throws a nice looking combination but De Negri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Hermosa.
De Negri shoots in for a takedown but Hermosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Negri's sensitive parts.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch but De Negri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
De Negri tries to keep at a distance but Hermosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa tries to work over De Negri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, De Negri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Negri avoiding damage.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
De Negri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
De Negri wants to take the fight to the mat but Hermosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
#TD#
De Negri pulls guard.
Hermosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Negri trying to control the position here.
My spies in Melhor Lutador MMA inform me that Hermosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Negri keeping moving, preventing Hermosa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
De Negri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermosa defends well.#T1#
De Negri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Negri lands with a punch from half guard.
De Negri controlling the action here.
De Negri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hermosa defending well though.
De Negri throwing shots but Hermosa is blocking nicely.
De Negri is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Negri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
De Negri decides to stand up. #T2#
Hermosa lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
Fred Hermosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Negri counters with a single leg into guard. Hermosa didn't expect that.
Hermosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Negri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Negri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Negri preventing the sweep. #T3#
Hermosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Negri controls the pace.#ES2#
Hermosa has his feet on De Negri's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Hermosa. #TD#
De Negri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hermosa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Negri manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Hermosa is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
De Negri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hermosa is looking to improve his position.
Hermosa is doing well to control the position and prevent De Negri from advancing to side control.
De Negri 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.
Hermosa trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pietro De Negri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermosa is trying to stand.
Hermosa is looking for a sweep. De Negri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro De Negri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
De Negri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
De Negri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
De Negri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermosa tries to clinch up
letting De Negri counter with a right hand.
Hermosa throws a body punch but De Negri moves out of range.
De Negri lands a slapping body shot.
Hermosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Negri goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Negri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Negri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hermosa tries to clinch but De Negri is having none of it.
Hermosa throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and De Negri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Negri scoring with some ground and pound.
De Negri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hermosa controls De Negri momentarily but De Negri frees himself.
De Negri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Negri tries to stand but Hermosa is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Hermosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Negri is one step ahead there.
De Negri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Negri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Hermosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
De Negri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermosa.
De Negri throws a big counter combination but Hermosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Negri tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hermosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermosa tries a body shot but De Negri blocks it.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
De Negri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Negri wants to hit a switch here but Hermosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Negri there!
Hermosa wants to take De Negri's back here but De Negri is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
De Negri is trying desperately to improve position.
Hermosa content just to control the position here.
De Negri tries to lock up and control but Hermosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hermosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Negri is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Negri is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fred Hermosa.
I think Hermosa 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Hermosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
A short right from Hermosa.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green can't break the clinch.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Green looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Green blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermosa tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermosa won't allow it.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hermosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Green's head. #T2#
Hermosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermosa backwards. #BC#
Green manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green thuds his right hand into Hermosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hermosa clinches with his opponent.
Hermosa cracks Green with a nice body shot.
Green can't break the clinch.
Hermosa working aggressively here.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
#T3#
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green wants to break free but Hermosa has control.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Hermosa has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
A head punch on the inside from Hermosa fails to land.
Green prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
A short right from Hermosa.
Green misses with the head strike.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Hermosa blocks an uppercut.
Hermosa pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Green is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hermosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Green prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermosa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hermosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermosa wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hermosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Hermosa tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Green lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hermosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alonzo Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hermosa.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermosa.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Hermosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Hermosa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Green.
Green throws an overhand right that drops Hermosa like a sack of potatoes! Green dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Green!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermosa misses with a body kick.
Hermosa stalks Bison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bison's face. Bison staggers backwards, shaken.
Bison checks a low kick from Hermosa.
Bison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Hermosa misses
and Bison counters with a nice body kick.
Hermosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hermosa moves into range and clinches up with Bison.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bison working Hermosa over with knees to the body.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hermosa looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bison lands an elbow just above Hermosa 's eye.
Hermosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Bison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Hermosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison lands a knee to the body.
Bison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bison's elbow.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Hermosa avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into Hermosa's ribcage.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermosa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermosa managing to block the knees to the body from Bison.
#T2#
A knee to the head by Bison.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Bison.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Hermosa in his tracks for a moment.
Bison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hermosa being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Hermosa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fred Hermosa has been cut.
Hermosa is pressed against the cage. Bison pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hermosa! Two more big strikes from Bison and Hermosa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Bison!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermosa misses with a body shot.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hermosa wants to clinch.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callaghan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Callaghan does no damage.
Hermosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callaghan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Callaghan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermosa misses with a body shot.
Hermosa tries to land a leg kick but Callaghan saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Callaghan throws a looping overhand right but Hermosa ducks down to avoid it.
Hermosa wants to counter with a clinch but Callaghan pushes him away.
Callaghan avoids the body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut.
Callaghan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermosa's hands.
Hermosa moves out of range as Callaghan throws a body kick.
Hermosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range.
Hermosa jabs Callaghan right on the nose. Callaghan blinks but takes it well.
Fred Hermosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Hermosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermosa.
An inside leg kick lands from Hermosa.
Callaghan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callaghan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hermosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callaghan wants to break free but Hermosa has control.
Hermosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermosa tries to throw a body punch but Callaghan avoids it by throwing Hermosa back against the cage.
Hermosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Callaghan has had enough of the clinch but Hermosa keeps him there for the moment.
Callaghan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
I was talking to Callaghan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hermosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Callaghan throws the left hand but Hermosa avoids the punch easily.
Callaghan throws a jab when Hermosa was well out of range.
Hermosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan blocks the body kick.
Hermosa connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hermosa.
Callaghan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermosa tries to counter with a clinch but Callaghan shakes him off and moves away.
Hermosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Hermosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hermosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Callaghan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan is looking for a counter combo.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
Hermosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Callaghan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Callaghan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermosa.
Hermosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hermosa.
Hermosa throws a leg kick which misses Callaghan's front leg but catches the back leg as Callaghan tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Callaghan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Callaghan scores with the left hand. Hermosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Hermosa tries to score with a low kick but Callaghan moves his leg out of the way.
Callaghan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hermosa tries to clinch there but Callaghan circles away.
Callaghan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermosa connects with a leg kick. Callaghan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Callaghan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermosa wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Callaghan misses with a straight left.
Fred Hermosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermosa misses with a wild combination.
Callaghan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hermosa scores with a hook.
Callaghan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermosa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hermosa.
Callaghan misses the jab.
Callaghan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Callaghan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1##CL2#
Hermosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hermosa fails to land.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Callaghan blocks an uppercut.
Callaghan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Hermosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Hermosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside. #T2#
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Callaghan controls the action.
Hermosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Callaghan breaks the clinch.
Callaghan missing with a left hand there. Hermosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callaghan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callaghan throws a series of punches but Hermosa moves out of range.
Hermosa tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa takes a swing at Callaghan's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermosa misses the target.
As Hermosa looks to move away, Callaghan throws a big counter combo but Hermosa just gets out of the way.
Blaine Callaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermosa misses with a low kick.
Callaghan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermosa tries to clinch but Callaghan is having none of it.
Hermosa lands a really nice looking cross but Callaghan seems unphased.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the body.
Callaghan throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Hermosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Callaghan is rocked!
Hermosa is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hermosa shuts the power down on Callaghan. Lights out, game over! Hermosa is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Hermosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermosa closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Daebyeol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hermosa working a defensive guard here.
Hermosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daebyeol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daebyeol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa has momentary wrist control but Daebyeol slips an elbow through the middle.
Daebyeol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daebyeol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daebyeol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Daebyeol won't allow Hermosa to sweep him here.
Daebyeol working some strikes from top position.
Daebyeol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daebyeol works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daebyeol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermosa pushes Daebyeol off looking to stand but Daebyeol dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daebyeol lands a nice short elbow.
Daebyeol slips a nice elbow through Hermosa's hands, connecting with Hermosa's forehead.
Daebyeol lands strikes from half guard.
Daebyeol wants to pass to mount but Hermosa is defending the position.
Daebyeol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daebyeol slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Daebyeol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hermosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Hermosa is rocked!
Daebyeol trying to control the pace.
Hermosa is looking for a sweep. Daebyeol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daebyeol perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hermosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daebyeol is working away from the top position though.
Daebyeol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hermosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hermosa is still in real trouble! Can Daebyeol finish him?
Daebyeol is taking a breather. Hermosa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daebyeol is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hermosa is hurt! He's hurt bad - Daebyeol fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hermosa from any more punishment! Congratulations to Daebyeol! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kape looking to score a takedown here. Hermosa is defending well but Kape drives through and ends up in Hermosa's guard.#ES#
Hermosa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kape presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape is trying to stall.
Hermosa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kape tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape looks winded!#T1#
Kape tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Kape around his waist. Kape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Kape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##TD2#
Kape gets control of Hermosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermosa wants to stand but Kape has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hermosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kape is keeping the position for now.
Hermosa trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom.
Hermosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kape looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Hermosa wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Hermosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kape has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermosa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kape.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa controlling the action here.
Hermosa is pressing down on Kape's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kape is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kape is looking for a sweep. Hermosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kape is staying active underneath Hermosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Kape with that takedown attempt.
Hermosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a left and a right that stings Hermosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hermosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kape lands a jab.
Kape misses with a takedown attempt - Hermosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermosa lands with a right hand.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kape throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa dips to his left and cracks Kape with an uppercut!
Hermosa throws a hook to the side of Kape's head but Kape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kape with the counter takedown but Hermosa avoids it easily.
Hermosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermosa defends it nicely.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.#T1#
Hermosa throws a series of punches but Kape moves out of range. #CL#
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Hermosa gets underhooks to prevent Kape's takedown attempt.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa lands an uppercut.
Kape can't get the takedown.
Kape is breathing heavily.
Kape tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kape is trying to pull guard but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa. #T2#
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape looking for a takedown.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow. #T3#
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Fred Hermosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hermosa.
Hermosa cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
A short left from Hermosa.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kape.
Hermosa is looking to counter the offense by Kape and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hermosa has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Hermosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hermosa on the inside. #ROC#
Kape is rocked!
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermosa finish him?
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Manel Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Hermosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Hermosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermosa 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Markham fakes the leg kick and cracks Hermosa in the body.
Markham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermosa.
Markham flicks out a counter leg kick but Hermosa steps away.
Markham looks for a takedown but Hermosa sprawls well.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markham leaves Hermosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Hermosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Markham clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markham jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Markham around his waist. Markham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hermosa looking for a takedown.
Markham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Hermosa is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Markham closes the distance and clinches.
Hermosa can't break the clinch.
Markham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Markham jumps into guard, dragging Hermosa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markham is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but instead Markham has moved into half guard.
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham not doing much here.
#T2#
Markham is thwarting Hermosa's attempts to control the position.
Markham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Markham moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hermosa.
Hermosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2#
Markham decides to stand back up. Markham steps back and let's Hermosa get back to his feet.#T3#
Markham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Markham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hermosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hermosa is looking to control Markham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermosa avoid being mounted?
Hermosa is refusing to be controlled, as Markham sits in half guard.
Markham trying to mount his opponent but Hermosa defends it. #T4#
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is keeping busy.
Hermosa wants to improve his position but Markham is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Markham is looking to advance position but Hermosa won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Markham shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermosa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Markham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markham scores with a head kick.
Markham goes for a double leg but Hermosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermosa continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Markham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hermosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Markham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hermosa is wriggling around but Markham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Markham tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hermosa controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa strikes from the bottom but Markham passes into mount!
Hermosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hermosa wants to control but Markham is having none of it.
Markham breaks from Hermosa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Markham avoids the attempt from Hermosa to control.
Hermosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Markham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hermosa is squirming around, avoiding Markham's attempts to control the action.
Markham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donald Markham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markham is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hermosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hermosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markham landing strikes from the mount and Hermosa is in trouble! #ROC2#
Hermosa is rocked!#SUB2#
Markham looking to isolate an arm here. Hermosa doesn't see it coming and as Markham extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Markham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Markham!
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