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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sapp.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Hernandez has been cut.#CL#
Sapp gets a clinch.
Sapp is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sapp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapp prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Sapp has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sapp breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.#T1##CL#
Sapp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Sapp has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Sapp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sapp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sapp is working away from the top position though.
Sapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Hernandez pushes Sapp off looking to stand but Sapp dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy.
Sapp trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sapp is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.#T3#
Sapp avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Sapp counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Hernandez out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Sapp is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Sapp!
After the fight, Bob Sapp was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GDL 88: Medik VS Ghandi
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Pointer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pointer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Pointer avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pointer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pointer feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Pointer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pointer dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Pointer avoids it well.
Pointer with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Pointer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pointer tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pointer to the ground. Pointer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Pointer avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Pointer, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Pointer against the cage but Pointer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pointer avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Pointer slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pointer counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Pointer lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pointer pounces like a tiger and cracks Hernandez with a vicious hook! Hernandez is down but not out! Pointer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jess Pointer! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Genov gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez pushes Genov off but Genov dives into side control.
Hernandez trying to control but Genov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Genov has eaten all the pies!
Genov controls the action.
Hernandez turns into Genov and is now in his guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Genov is keeping the position.
Hernandez trying to control but Genov is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Genov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hernandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Genov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Genov drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Genov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hernandez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Genov manages to get underhooks.
Genov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Genov smiles and moves away.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Genov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Genov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Genov stands up from Hernandez's guard - Genov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Genov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Genov.
Genov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL#
Hernandez has Genov up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Genov pulls Hernandez into guard.
Genov keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Genov has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage. #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.#ES2#
Genov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hernandez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Hernandez clinches up with Genov and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genov walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Genov counters with a crisp one two that drops Hernandez! Genov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hernandez to his feet! Hernandez is in big trouble!#CL#
Hernandez clinches up with Genov and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Genov 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#
Genov throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Genov sprawls well.#CL#
Hernandez clinches.
A hook to the body from Genov.
A right hook to the body lands for Genov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to work over Genov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez tries to break free but Genov pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Genov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Genov as Hernandez tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Genov has clasped his hands together around Hernandez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Genov is controlling well.
#SU2#
Genov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Genov rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Genov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Genov leaning against his opponent.
Genov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Genov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Genov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Genov.
Hernandez is trying to drag Genov to the mat but Genov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez trying to control the position but instead, Genov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hernandez into the cage.#T3#
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Genov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but Genov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Genov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Genov is struggling to control the position.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Genov keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Genov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hernandez has Genov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Genov manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Genov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hernandez regains guard.
#SU2#
Genov stands up and waves to Hernandez to follow him.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Genov wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.#CL#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Genov blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Genov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Genov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU2#
Genov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Genov throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Genov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Genov, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Genov.
#BC2#
Genov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Genov avoids it really well and circles away.
Genov stuffs the takedown.
Genov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Genov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SUB2#
Genov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Genov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Genov gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Genov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Genov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Genov.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Genov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Genov scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Genov. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Genov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Genov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.#SU2#
Genov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genov circles away.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Genov, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Genov against the cage but Genov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4##CL#
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez wants to break free but Genov has control.
Hernandez looking to stall.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Genov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genov works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Genov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Slava Genov!
Slava Genov wins by unanimous decision!
Slava Genov 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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