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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 8
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez dives in and grabs MiG's left leg, looking for a takedown. MiG pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
MiG stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and MiG counters with a left to the body.
MiG displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
MiG throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces MiG off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but MiG is just out of range.
MiG lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. MiG manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MiG gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez wants to break free but MiG has control.
#TD#
Hernandez is trying to trip MiG. He has hold of a leg but MiG is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hernandez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
MiG has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hernandez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
MiG is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MiG down to the mat. MiG avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MiG scores with a body shot.
MiG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
It seemed like MiG was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MiG cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and MiG counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and MiG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
MiG slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. MiG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MiG looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MiG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
MiG clinches up against the cage.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
MiG misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from MiG.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MiG.
MiG lands a hook to the side of the head.
MiG lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. #T2#
MiG misses with a punch to the body.
MiG is working Hernandez over against the cage.
MiG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MiG scores with a nice hook to the head.
MiG lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing MiG back against the cage.
MiG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MiG scores with a hook to the body.
MiG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MiG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MiG scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but MiG shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MiG lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG misses with the head strike.
A short left from MiG.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MiG lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MiG lands a left hand.
MiG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nice body punch from MiG - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from MiG.
MiG lands a hook to the side of the head.
MiG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from MiG - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MiG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MiG.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MiG.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but MiG has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MiG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
MiG lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
A right hand to the body from MiG.
MiG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MiG creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hernandez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hernandez drops to his knees and MiG pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei MiG! |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bigg.
Bigg slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
And Bigg counters with a quick kick to the body but Hernandez blocks it.
Bigg throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bigg! #ES#
Bigg bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigg throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bigg swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigg slips a jab from Hernandez.
We've been told by Bigg's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bigg misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Bigg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bigg feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Bigg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Bigg saw that one coming.
Bigg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigg is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Bigg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bigg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bigg counters with a straight that turns Hernandez's legs to rubber! Bigg pushes forward with more strikes and Hernandez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
During a confident post fight interview, Crusty Bigg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez jabs at Bosnic's body.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Bosnic's body.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez with a jab.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bosnic or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Hernandez clobbers Bosnic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bosnic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosnic takes one on the button.
Hernandez cracks Bosnic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Bosnic's defenses.
Bosnic shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Joey Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Admir Bosnic.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosnic. Bosnic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosnic shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bosnic looks winded!
Hernandez lands a head shot.
Hernandez lands a jab to Bosnic's midsection.#T2#
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez with a hook.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
Bosnic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez lands a jab to Bosnic's midsection.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Bosnic's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosnic moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Hernandez punishes Bosnic's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bosnic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Bosnic's head back.
Bosnic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosnic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosnic off the cage and back into range.
Bosnic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosnic's head.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Bosnic's head but Bosnic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosnic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Bosnic's head back.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Bosnic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hernandez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bosnic is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bosnic covers up after that shot from Hernandez.
Bosnic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hernandez.
Hernandez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hernandez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hernandez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hernandez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hernandez with a hook.
Bosnic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Bosnic is rocked!
Bosnic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Bosnic's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez clobbers Bosnic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosnic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez jabs at Bosnic's body.
Bosnic drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Bosnic is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Bosnic walks into a left hand.
Bosnic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bosnic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosnic takes one on the button.
Joey Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bosnic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosnic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosnic off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Admir Bosnic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bosnic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bosnic can do to turn this around?
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands a jab to Bosnic's midsection.#T4#
Nice jab there from Hernandez.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Bosnic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bosnic doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bosnic in his tracks.
Hernandez scores with a nice head shot.
Bosnic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hernandez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bosnic.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bosnic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Bosnic's head back.
Bosnic seems to have recovered his senses.
Bosnic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bosnic ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez lunges at Bosnic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bosnic's hand.
Bosnic takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez jabs Bosnic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Bosnic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bosnic also avoids with ease.
Bosnic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosnic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bosnic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosnic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Bosnic looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bosnic sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bosnic to the canvas! Bosnic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hernandez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Hernandez!
A victorious Joey Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Unknown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Unknown tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
Unknown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Hernandez throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unknown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Unknown after a bit of a struggle.
Unknown lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Unknown is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Unknown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez prevents Unknown from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Unknown is keeping the position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Unknown looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Unknown is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Unknown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.#SUB#
Hernandez seems to be working for a kimura but Unknown defends the submission attempt.
Unknown is trying to stand.
Unknown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unknown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Unknown keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Unknown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Unknown wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Unknown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#That has opened up Bloodsport Unknown's cut even more.#ES2#
Unknown has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unknown doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hernandez lands a takedown into guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Bloodsport Unknown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hernandez trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bloodsport Unknown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Unknown moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Unknown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown tries to clinch up.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unknown.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unknown can do to turn this around?
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodsport Unknown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Unknown tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Unknown moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Unknown gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Unknown pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Unknown darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.#T1#
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Unknown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unknown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown lands a knee to the body.
Hernandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Unknown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unknown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Unknown scores a nice knee to the body.
Unknown landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unknown lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown stalling in the clinch but Hernandez improves position. #T2#
Unknown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Unknown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernandez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Unknown working Hernandez over with knees to the body.
Unknown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Unknown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Unknown manages to get underhooks.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Unknown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Unknown scores with a knee to the head.
Unknown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unknown tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
#T3#
Unknown misses with an elbow over the top.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Unknown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Unknown lands a nice elbow.
Unknown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unknown throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Hernandez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Unknown is trying to keep an underhook but Hernandez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Unknown taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Unknown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bloodsport Unknown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Hernandez!
A very excited looking Joey Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
King blocks a jab.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez slips a straight right by King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a straight left. #T1#
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hernandez gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
King sneaks out the side door and pushes Hernandez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King connects with a body shot.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Hernandez as he connects with a hook.
King scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from King.
King needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from King misses.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
King throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.#T3#
King throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a huge left! Hernandez is in big trouble! He's backing up but King isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hernandez from any more damage. A dominating finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David King!
After winning the bout, David King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oni's guard.#SUB2#
Oni is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez throws a strike but Oni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Hernandez is working an open guard so Oni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Oni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.#T1#
Oni throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Oni connects with a nice looking jab.
Oni tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Oni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Oni slips the punch.
Oni cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oni scores with a punch to the head.
Oni wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Oni moves out of range.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Oni's shoulder, as Oni tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Oni's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oni won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oni can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Hernandez trying to control the action but Oni is working from the bottom.
Oni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oni won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oni is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to sweep but instead, Oni has passed into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Oni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Oni's back. He's all about the action.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez is pressing down on Oni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oni preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but instead Oni has moved into half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olusola Oni will probably get the nod.
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#
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Olusola Oni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Oni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Oni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Oni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oni tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Oni has worked his arm free - good work by Oni!
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Oni defends.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Oni is working away. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oni being controlled for a moment.
Hernandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Oni is defending well.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Oni's temple.
Hernandez laying and praying for a moment but Oni takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head. #T3#
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Oni defends it.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Oni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVB#
Oni is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Hernandez trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oni scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez with a jab.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni lands a lovely overhand right.
Oni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Onis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Oni wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Oni is proving a slippery customer.
Oni wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oni is now in half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Joey Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oni tries to stand and escape but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Hernandez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Oni decides to stand up. #T3#
Hernandez jabs Oni right on the nose. Oni blinks but takes it well.
Oni with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Oni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Oni scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
#TD#
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Oni dodges it nicely.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Oni defends it.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head.
Hernandez prevents Oni from improving his position.
Oni is trying to stand.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hernandez!
A very excited looking Joey Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Bautista stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bautista.
Bautista throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
A jab from Bautista misses.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Bautista is quick to defend against it.
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautista slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Bautista releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A jab from Bautista misses.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bautista just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Bautista uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
A countering left hand to the body from Bautista misses.
Bautista throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bautista counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2#
Bautista drops his shoulder and cracks Hernandez with a huge uppercut! Hernandez goes down! Can Bautista finish him?
#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bautista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
Oh Hernandez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bautista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bautista.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Bautista has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bautista seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hernandez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drax Bautista! |
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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Unknown darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Unknown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Unknown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Hernandez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hernandez manages to end up in side control.
Unknown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Unknown tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Unknown regains half guard.#SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unknown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Unknown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Unknown passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Unknown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Unknown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Unknown is having none of it. #SUB2#
Unknown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Unknown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Unknown is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unknown on the ground.
Hernandez working Unknown over with strikes.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Unknown is trying to stand.
Unknown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Unknown wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Bloodsport Unknown has been cut.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Unknown is a slippery customer.#T3#
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple.
Unknown tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unknown keeps working.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Unknown wants to get back to his feet.
Unknown is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Unknown is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Unknown's temple. #CUT#
The cut above Bloodsport Unknown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bloodsport Unknown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Hernandez!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Hernandez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Lakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad.
Lakis closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Lakis pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joey Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Lakis.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Lakis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lakis moved out of range.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lakis darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Lakis into the cage.
Lakis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lakis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lakis moved out of range.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Lakis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lakis controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself. #T2#
Lakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lakis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Lakis keeps moving.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control but Lakis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez works over Lakis with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez trying to control but Lakis is working from the bottom.
Lakis is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakis is retaining full guard.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lakis is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez cracks Lakis with a solid left hand.
Hernandez works over Lakis with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Lakis off the cage and back into range.
Lakis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Lakis tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Lakis.
Lakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lakis shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lakis sprawls and moves away.
Joey Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Lakis.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lakis under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Lakis's head but Lakis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Lakis is rocked!
Hernandez circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lakis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hernandez wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Hernandez!
Joey Hernandez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Hernandez throws a hook but Unknown blocks it.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Unknown defends it well.
Unknown tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Unknown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Unknown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
#T1#
Unknown tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Unknown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Unknown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Unknown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez cracks Unknown with a solid left hand.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez trying to control but Unknown is working from the bottom. #T2#
Unknown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Unknown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. Unknown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Unknown celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloodsport Unknown!
The defeated Joey Hernandez had this to say: 'Immmmmmmmmm baccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccak'.
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Event:
Conquest III: Murska vs Name
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Foster drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
#TD#
Foster successfully pulls guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Foster won't let him. #SU2#
Hernandez gets to his feet - Foster follows without any prompting.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez sizes up Foster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Foster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
Foster tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Foster swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hernandez has knocked Foster down with a huge combo! Hernandez steps away and waves a wobbly Foster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Foster is rocked!
Hernandez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Foster can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hernandez and Foster drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Hernandez!
After the big win, Joey Hernandez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hotty as he jumps to the side.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but Hotty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hotty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hotty throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hotty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Foster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hotty defends it nicely.
Scotty Hotty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Foster.
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hotty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hotty misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hotty.
Hotty thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hotty. That snapped Foster's head back.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Hotty.
Hotty throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Foster has eaten all the pies!
Foster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hotty defends it well.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hotty as he jumps to the side.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hotty avoids it really well and circles away.
Hotty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Hotty circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hotty misses the target.
Foster looks to land a right hand but Hotty moved out of range.#TD2#
Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hotty sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hotty is looking to get back to is feet but Foster passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hotty tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.#T3#
Hotty is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foster looks winded!
Hotty is pushing Foster's head away, looking to escape. Foster manages to hold on to the position though.
Hotty wants to control but Foster postures up.
Hotty tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Hotty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotty is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hotty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hotty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Foster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hotty can't escape the position.
Hotty looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Hotty 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#
Hotty misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but Hotty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hotty is looking to counter punch.
Hotty's corner calls for a 1-2. Hotty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hotty throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hotty wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hotty to keep the fight standing.#T1##BC2#
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster defending well as Hotty loads up on a big left hand.
Foster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hotty defends it well.
Hotty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
A big left from Hotty misses.
Hotty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Foster looking to score a takedown here. Hotty is defending well but Foster drives through and ends up in Hotty's guard.
Hotty looking to control.
#SUB2#
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Hotty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotty manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Hotty's guard.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hotty wants to stand up but Foster is controlling him.
Hotty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hotty tries to get out of the position.
Foster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hotty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foster wants to control from the top but Hotty keeps moving.
Hotty wants to improve his position but instead Foster has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Hotty wants to get back to full guard.
Hotty trying to control from the bottom.
Hotty is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hotty is working hard here to advance position.
Foster trying to control the pace.
Hotty has a hand on Foster's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Foster takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hotty's face.
Foster manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hotty to take his back!
Hotty trying to control the hands but Foster breaks the grip.
Will Foster go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Foster has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hotty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Foster gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charlie Foster!
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