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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bones clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bones has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hernandez drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
Bones scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bones keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hernandez darts in and clinches Bones up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hernandez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hernandez to the mat. Hernandez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez trying to strike off his back.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bones tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet. #T1#
Hernandez has control of Bones's left arm, preventing Bones from doing any damage.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Bones pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Bones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Bones wants to stand and escape but instead Hernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Bones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hernandez dives into side control.
Hernandez slows the pace down.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hernandez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hernandez has an Americana. Bones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hernandez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hernandez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dexter Hernandez!
Bobby Bones was interviewed post fight and said '*indistinct mumbling* '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Farboni moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Farboni decides to pull guard.
Hernandez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farboni seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
Farboni throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Farboni wants to improve his position but instead Hernandez has moved into half guard.
Farboni is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez stalling. #T1#
Farboni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Farboni wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farboni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farboni tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Farboni wants to get back to full guard but Hernandez has passed into side control.
Hernandez wants to stand but Farboni is controlling his arm.
Farboni wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Farboni throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Farboni looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Farboni drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.#T3#
Farboni wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Farboni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Farboni tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farboni passes Hernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Farboni performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hernandez wants to control but Farboni is keeping busy.
Hernandez won't allow Farboni to pass to mount.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Farboni sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farboni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Farboni dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Farboni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is trying to keep Farboni in close.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farboni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Farboni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hernandez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Farboni keeps moving. #T1#
Farboni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Farboni working a defensive guard but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Farboni missing with punches from the bottom.
Farboni keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Joey Farboni has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farboni has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farboni is looking to escape.
Farboni wants to control the action here but instead Hernandez manages to pass to full mount!
Farboni working to try and regain half guard.
Farboni tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Farboni can't escape the position.
#T3#
Farboni tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez looking to control but Farboni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farboni slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farboni controlling the position for now.
Farboni is continuing to stall.#T4#
Farboni gets back to full guard.
Farboni controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control but Farboni is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Farboni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hernandez has picked Farboni up and slammed him! Farboni can't keep hold of the triangle and Hernandez manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Farboni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Farboni throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Farboni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farboni stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farboni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU2#
Farboni stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Farboni moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Farboni avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Farboni pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farboni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Farboni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVB#
Farboni postures up.
Farboni wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Farboni tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard. #T2#
Farboni showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Farboni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farboni postures up.
Farboni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farboni throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Hernandez controlling the position.
Farboni's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Farboni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Farboni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farboni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farboni throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Farboni wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Farboni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farboni is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#SU2#
Farboni stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Farboni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farboni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Farboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farboni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Farboni!
Joey Farboni took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm finally not an embarrassment!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A control attempt from Morgoon but he's now mounted!
Hernandez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morgoon to take his back!
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgoon is trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez has full control of the position and if anything, Morgoon has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Morgoon is looking to control the hands but Hernandez breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Hernandez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Hernandez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Ferguson has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Ferguson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hernandez uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Ferguson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hernandez.#SU2#
Ferguson decides to stand up. #TD2#
Hernandez gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Hernandez manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hernandez is pulling down on Ferguson's head to control his posture.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ferguson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferguson has Hernandez in his guard.#REVR#
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ferguson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hernandez uses it to pass to side control.
Ferguson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson dodges the ground and pound from Hernandez.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferguson is defending well.
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 Dexter Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ferguson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Ferguson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferguson is looking to stall here but Hernandez recovers full guard. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez looking for subs off his back but Ferguson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
Ferguson is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Dexter Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferguson throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez controlling the position well.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Ferguson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez controlling the position well. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
#TD2#
Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Ferguson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Ferguson being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ferguson 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#
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #T1#
Hernandez seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.#SUB#
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Hernandez is working an open guard so Ferguson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.#TD2#
Ferguson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hernandez can't fight it off and eventually Ferguson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SU2#
Ferguson gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Ferguson forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferguson down to the mat. Ferguson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Ferguson content to stall in guard here.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Two, as that shot connected.
Gimme Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Two misses with a straight left.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Two. #CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Two connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Two cracks Hernandez with a hook to the temple - Hernandez is on wobbly legs here! Two swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hernandez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Two wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gimme Two!
Gimme Two decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Three throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Three.#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Hernandez has been cut.
Three cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Three but Three pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez shoots in but Three avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Three is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Three.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Three catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Three ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hernandez's jaw. Hernandez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Three does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gimme Three!
Gimme Three decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cardoso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Cardoso from controlling successfully.
Cardoso throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cardoso tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Hernandez controlling Cardoso's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cardoso looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Cardoso drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.#ES#
Hernandez pushes Cardoso off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Cardoso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.#CL#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cardoso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cardoso rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Cardoso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.#TD2#
Cardoso lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardoso landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is concentrating on defense, preventing Cardoso from advancing position.
Cardoso is looking to pass Hernandez's guard but actually Hernandez recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardoso defends it easily.#T3#
Cardoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Cardoso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardoso being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez continues to stall.#SUB2#
Cardoso has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cardoso's guard.#REVR#
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 Dexter Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cardoso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Cardoso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cardoso has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Cardoso drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Hernandez stands up from Cardoso's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cardoso moves into the clinch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cardoso has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Cardoso looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hernandez is holding on to half guard well.
Hernandez wants to control but Cardoso is keeping busy.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardoso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Cardoso scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Cardoso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cardoso stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Cardoso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardoso misses with a few strikes there.
Cardoso throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniel Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Cardoso has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cardoso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cardoso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cardoso misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Cardoso moves into the clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Cardoso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cardoso lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Dexter Hernandez has been cut.#BC2#
Cardoso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Cardoso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez wants to stand back up but Cardoso manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is trying to control Cardoso's posture but Cardoso avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cardoso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Cardoso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Cardoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Hernandez is right now.
Cardoso working away.#SU2#
Cardoso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hernandez to his feet. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hernandez enables Cardoso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hernandez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Hernandez has his feet on Cardoso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Cardoso jumps guard and drags Hernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardoso is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cardoso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cardoso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cardoso!
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