Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoshino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hernandez is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands. #T1#
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Hoshino scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hoshino rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino. #TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hoshino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head. #T4#
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Hoshino dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoshino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Hoshino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.#T1#
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Hoshino throws a counter high kick but Hernandez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Hoshino. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino taking a breather.#T4#
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws a quick counter head kick but Hernandez was just out of range.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino tries to land a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Washington tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Arturo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hernandez! Washington is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
McVicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
McVicker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker misses with a looping right.
McVicker takes one on the button.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez slips a jab from McVicker.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McVicker feinted with a counter takedown.
McVicker misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVicker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
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 misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot #TD#
and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
McVicker won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.#T2#
McVicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but McVicker isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent McVicker advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McVicker manages to pass to mount! #T4#
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McVicker goes for an armbar but Hernandez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker walks into a jab.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker advances to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well. #T1#
McVicker 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.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez tries to kick McVicker off in order to stand up. McVicker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McVicker wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control. #SUB#
McVicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
McVicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McVicker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass. #T4#
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker postures up.
McVicker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hernandez has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker walks into a jab.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#TD#
McVicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McVicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is dominant here and he's now got Hernandez's back!
McVicker controlling from the back.
Hernandez trying to get back to his feet but McVicker is in full control for now.
McVicker controlling the position well here. Hernandez rolled but McVicker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T1#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker misses with an elbow to the head.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McVicker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McVicker is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but McVicker keeps control of the position.
McVicker keeps control of the position easily here as Hernandez tries to buck him off. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Will McVicker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McVicker is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from McVicker.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hernandez.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but McVicker has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
A very excited looking Prince McVicker 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.

Event: Night Champions 4
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mogh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mogh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.
Mogh misses with a hook.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mogh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Mogh wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Mogh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hernandez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hernandez is trying to control Mogh's posture but Mogh avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mogh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mogh working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mogh tries to score with some ground and pound. Hernandez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mogh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hernandez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hernandez wants to control but Mogh postures up.
Mogh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mogh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hernandez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mogh advances to mount.
Mogh looking to ground and pound but Hernandez is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Mogh looking for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mogh working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
Mogh tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.
Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Mogh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mogh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mogh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mogh. #T3#
Hernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Mogh pushes him away.
Mogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mogh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mogh landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Mogh avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.#T4#
Hernandez is looking to get to half guard.
Mogh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mogh postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hernandez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mogh and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Worf Mogh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Rurik counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rurik tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rurik misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Rurik is rocked!
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rurik is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?#CL2#
Rurik drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Rurik tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Rurik back against the cage.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Rurik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rurik is defending well.
Hernandez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rurik is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hernandez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Arturo Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hassan's head.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Hassan's defenses. #T2#
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez scores with a body shot. #T3#
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hassan keeps him under control.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan stops Hernandez from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hassan passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hassan 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 Hassan. #SUB#
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Hassan's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hassan stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass. #T3#
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hassan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Hassan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassan sprawling to the canvas! Hassan rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?! #ROC2#Hassan is rocked!#CUT2#Abdi Hassan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hernandez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hassan wakes up just in time to hear Hernandez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.#T1#
Magomedov shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Magomedov has been working on his balance at ubergym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
BAM! Hernandez delivers a spinning backfist that drops Magomedov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Arturo Hernandez!
An out of breath Arturo Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Fight Night 12
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
A jab from Banjo does it's job there.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banjo.
Banjo lands a jab to the nose.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Banjo didn't see that one coming.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
A cross from Banjo lands.#KD#
Hernandez lands a big right hand that sends Banjo crashing to the mat! Hernandez stays standing though and waves Banjo back to his feet!#ROC#Banjo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Banjo! Hernandez dives in looking to finish! Banjo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Bowser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bowser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Bowser both land. Nice combination.
Bowser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bowser scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowser cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Bowser lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand.
Bowser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowser throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bowser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a jab when Bowser was well out of range.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Bowser moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bowser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Bowser.
Bowser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser works the jab nicely.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
A big right from Bowser misses.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Bowser saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Bowser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowser finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowser throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowser is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowser.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowser. #T2#
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Bowser appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bowser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Bowser ducks down to avoid it.
Bowser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Bowser scores with a four punch combination!
Bowser misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Hernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Bowser - that landed with a thud.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowser.
Bowser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernandez stalling.
Bowser takes a shot to the head.
Bowser throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Bowser.
Hernandez throws a hook but Bowser blocks it.
Hernandez moves forwards but Bowser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez moves out of range as Bowser strikes.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowser throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowser cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bowser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
Bowser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Leon Bowser has been cut.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez moves out of range as Bowser strikes.
Hernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowser.
Nice shot by Bowser.#T1#
Hernandez throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
It looked like Bowser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bowser throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bowser catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hernandez moves forwards but Bowser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowser throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bowser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Bowser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Bowser.
Bowser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Bowser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowser's head.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bowser throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Bowser stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowser works over Hernandez's head and body with a nice combination.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.#ROC2#Bowser is rocked!
Bowser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Bowser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowser misses with a hook.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowser seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Bowser uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hernandez motions for Bowser to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Bowser avoids it with no problem.
Bowser moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hernandez defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
Bowser throws a good cross that connects.
Bowser cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowser throws out the jab.
Bowser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowser scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowser misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A jab from Bowser misses.
The fighters circling - Bowser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Bowser.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowser with a hook.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowser.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Bowser had a free shot at his head there.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Bowser misses.
Bowser throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bowser scores with a body shot.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Bowser.
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Bowser lands a head shot.
Bowser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Bowser does it's job there.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bowser misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Hernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Bowser.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bowser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez lands with a right to the head.
Leon Bowser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Bowser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowser, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bowser!
Our winner, Leon Bowser, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Little Dove is just out of range.#CL2#
Little Dove moves into range and clinches up with Hernandez.
Hernandez trying to stall but Little Dove improves his position.
Little Dove told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Little Dove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Little Dove.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Little Dove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little Dove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Little Dove lands a left hand.
Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
Little Dove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Little Dove scores with a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Little Dove.
Little Dove tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Little Dove taking a breather.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Little Dove.
Little Dove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
A body shot lands from Little Dove.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Little Dove.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Little Dove.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little Dove digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little Dove.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab, jab by Little Dove - just one landing.
Little Dove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Hernandez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Little Dove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
Little Dove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Little Dove lands an uppercut.
Little Dove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little Dove scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Little Dove smacks Hernandez right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Hernandez goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Cheyenne Little Dove!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cheyenne Little Dove thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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.
Freedland scores with a nice body kick.
Freedland staying out of range there.
Freedland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Freedland throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freedland there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Freedland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Freedland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Freedland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Freedland takes one to the side of the head.
Freedland misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Freedland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freedland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freedland.
Hernandez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedland. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Freedland finds it's target.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freedland misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Freedland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freedland misses with the head strike. #BC#
Freedland breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freedland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hernandez.
Freedland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedland backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hernandez.
Freedland misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedland backwards. #ROC2#Freedland is rocked!
Hernandez scores with a shot to the side of Freedland's head.
Oh Freedland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Freedland is stalling here.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Freedland throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
Freedland seems to have got his legs back now.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedland backwards.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Freedland.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Freedland prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Freedland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Freedland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freedland backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freedland.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
A shot in the inside from Freedland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez presses Freedland against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freedlands head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hernandez.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freedland throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a right to the head.
Freedland misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Freedland pushes Hernandez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedland backwards.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freedland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Hernandez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freedland swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez pushes Freedland back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and cracks Freedland with a big uppercut! Freedland goes down! The referee pushes Hernandez away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Freedland make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hernandez takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AFK
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Collins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Collins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hernandez rushes Collins and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Collins breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Collins.
Collins throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Hernandez counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Collins onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez with a jab.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Collins walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hernandez! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
After the fight, Arturo Hernandez 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.

Event: AKF 72 | Addition vs. Silva 2
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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.#T1#
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sanchez backs off Hernandez throws a huge counter combo but Sanchez manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez. #T2#
Sanchez throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Hernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hernandez gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the ropes.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez has Sanchez pressed against the ropes, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luis Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Hernandez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Sanchez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hernandez forces Sanchez back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Hernandez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanchez steps away.
Hernandez cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Sanchez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Luis Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hernandez has Sanchez pushed against the ropes.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Hernandez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and cracks Sanchez with a big uppercut! Sanchez goes down! The referee pushes Hernandez away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Sanchez make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hernandez takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AKF FN | Davis vs. Congo
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Law doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Law backwards.
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 cracks Law with a nice body shot.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body.
Law looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernandez lands a right hand. #ROC#Law is rocked!#T1#
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez. #BC#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law walks into a jab.
Law walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: AKF FN | Phoenix vs. Yalixqua
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sepulveda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Alejandro Sepulveda has been cut.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda tries to get into range but Hernandez steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sepulveda! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hernandez scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
After the fight, Arturo Hernandez 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.

Event: 385k Test 1
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Two fails with an attempt to clinch.
Two throws a nice looking combination but One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Two instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Two is looking to clinch but One is avoiding it.
One closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.#CL2#
Two rushes One and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
One fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Two to the ground. One is now in Two's guard.
Two wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and One is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
One is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
One slows the pace down in half guard.
Two is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as One sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Two is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
One missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two missing with punches from the bottom.
Two is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Two defends it nicely.
As One backs off Two throws a huge counter combo but One manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alpha Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 9:10
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 9:10
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpha Two!

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