Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 202
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
May Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from May Jr.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. May Jr didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nice cross by May Jr.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by May Jr.
May Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from May Jr. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and May Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is not content to let May Jr control the position.
May Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hernandez keeping control of the position. #T2#
May Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
May Jr is taking a breather. Hernandez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
May Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.#T3#
May Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
May Jr moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. May Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
May Jr blocks a jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
May Jr swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez swings for the body but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
May Jr cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down May Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent May Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T5#
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
May Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by May Jr.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. May Jr moves away and avoids it.
May Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and May Jr counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T6#
May Jr takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and May Jr counters by clinching up.
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 prevents a body shot from May Jr. #TD2#
Hernandez gets control of May Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but May Jr postures up. #T7#
May Jr won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but May Jr postures up.
May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
May Jr wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
May Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
May Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from May Jr misses its target.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
May Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from May Jr.#T9#
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
May Jr looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
May Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and May Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May Jr is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May Jr down to the mat. May Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
May Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Hernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and May Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by May Jr.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but May Jr moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
May Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but May Jr drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
May Jr postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
May Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr is looking to stall here but Hernandez recovers full guard. #T1#
May Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
May Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez pulls May Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
May Jr being controlled here momentarily.
May Jr is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as May Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from May Jr. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and May Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
May Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range.
May Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hernandez works May Jr's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and May Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. May Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but May Jr keeps working. #T4#
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but May Jr is working away.
May Jr has his hands clasped together around Hernandez's back. He's all about the action.
May Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is trying to control. May Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
May Jr controlling the position for now.
May Jr trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for May Jr.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Hernandez shrugs it off.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
May Jr throws a shot to the body. #T6#
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
May Jr takes one on the button.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
May Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but May Jr keeps moving.
May Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
May Jr looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kaven May Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
May Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. May Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
May Jr is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Hernandez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez checks a low kick from May Jr.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and May Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T9#
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A little feinted left hand from May Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez cracks May Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and May Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.
May Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
May Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
May Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernandez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from May Jr with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and May Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
enabling May Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but May Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so May Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez pulls May Jr in to control the position.
May Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr preventing the sweep.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
May Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
May Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
May Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Hernandez - just one landing.
Hernandez sizes up May Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Nice takedown defense from May Jr. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
May Jr looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses. #T2#
May Jr slips under a jab.
Hernandez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from May Jr.
May Jr lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.#T3#
May Jr avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
May Jr slips under a jab.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and May Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
May Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but May Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is trying is best to control the position here.
May Jr content to control rather than advance.
Hernandez is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
May Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
May Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez takes a swing at May Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaven May Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Hernandez goes for a double leg but May Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as May Jr continues to drive forward.
A shot to the liver by May Jr. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
May Jr gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
May Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
May Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Hernandez to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
May Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. May Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
May Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez trying to control the pace.
Hernandez is continuing to stall.#T7#
May Jr tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but May Jr sprawls well.
Kaven May Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#T8#
May Jr scores with a leg kick.
May Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and May Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from May Jr.
May Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but May Jr is just out of range.
Hernandez digs a good hook to May Jr's body.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T9#
Hernandez scores with the left hand. May Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
May Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
May Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but May Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
May Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. May Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Hernandez.
I've got Hernandez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kaven May Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I just wanna give a special shout out to all of my coaches and training partners! Thank you for everything you do!'.

Event: TOF 187
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez jabs at Love's body.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Love scores with a jab.
Love cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Love misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez digs a right hand into Love's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Love's gas tank.
Love lands a nice shot to the body.
Love wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Love tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez looking for a takedown. #T2#
Love lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Hernandez gets through Love's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Love lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards. #BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Love tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Love stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#T3#
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Love.
A nice left hand lands by Love.
A nice left hand lands by Love. #BC#
Love breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Love counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Love walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Love throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Good exchange - Love coming out on top.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Love counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 376
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Hernandez throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sitsongrit tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
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 Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Hernandez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Jab by Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Hernandez closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hernandez's jaw. Hernandez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sitsongrit does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit! Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit 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.

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Zapina sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zapina swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Zapina ducked under it nicely.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Zapina.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zapina. #CL#
Zapina darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow. #T1#
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapina backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zapina throws an elbow but misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Zapina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Zapina working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Zapina controls the action.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zapina throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zapina misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapina gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez avoids a wild elbow strike from Zapina.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez takes an elbow to the temple.
Zapina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Zapina throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapina backwards.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zapina pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zapina.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zapina's elbow.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Good body shot from Hernandez. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zapina clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for the choke from the back.
Hernandez missing with strikes.
Hernandez punishes Zapina with strikes from the back mount.
Hernandez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zapina to escape the position.
Hernandez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#Zapina is rocked!
Zapina covers up after that shot from Hernandez.
Oh Zapina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands strikes from the back and Zapina isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 361 Steve v Okoro
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Hernandez misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hollow pinned against the cage. Hollow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hollow doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hollow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hernandez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hernandez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollow.
Hollow punishes Hernandez's body with a nice straight punch.
Hollow with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollow throws a head kick that half lands.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Hollow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Donk. Hernandez catches Hollow right on the button with a cross.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Hollow tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hollow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollow misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Hollow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
A slow jab from Hollow misses its intended target.
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hollow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Hollow tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hollow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollow throws out the jab.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollow looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hollow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hollow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hernandez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hollow some visible discomfort. #T2#
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hollow taking a bit of punishment here - Hernandez scoring with strikes.
Hollow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hollow is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez landing a few strikes.
Hollow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hollow is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hernandez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hollow tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hollow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hollow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hollow is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Hollow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hollow struggling a bit here.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Hollow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez is working Hollow over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollow keeps working.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hollow wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hollow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hollow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hollow trying to control here.
Hollow regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollow can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Hollow misses.
Hollow throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Good work by Hollow as he checks the leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice cross.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hollow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Hollow thows a body kick. Hernandez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollow tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hernandez cracks Hollow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollow drops his hands momentarily and Hernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollow tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollow throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hollow did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Hollow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollow tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hollow is positioning himself well to prevent Hernandez advancing to mount.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Hollow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hollow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hollow trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hollow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hernandez pulls his head out easily.
Hollow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hollow is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hollow moves into full guard.
Hollow wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hollow's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollow is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hollow tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hernandez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Hernandez digs a right hand underneath Hollow's ribcage. Hollow let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Hollow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Hollow.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hollow lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Hernandez throws a jab when Hollow was well out of range.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Hollow pushes him off.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hollow fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Arturo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollow throws out the jab.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hollow lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Hollow tries to keep at a distance but Hernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hollow wants to get back to striking at distance but Hernandez won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Hollow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Hollow breaks from the clinch.
Hollow misses with a looping right.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hollow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A shot to the body from Hollow misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hollow throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hawk Hollow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hollow scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hollow.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Hollow, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Hollow against the cage but Hollow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hernandez slips a jab from Hollow.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Hollow lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick lands for Hollow.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Hollow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.#T1#
Hollow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hollow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hollow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Hollow moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollow scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Hollow misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hollow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hollow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hollow throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Hollow.
Hollow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hollow's head.
Hollow tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Hollow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Hollow.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez scores with a hook.
Hollow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Arturo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hollow throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Hollow misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Hernandez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
Hollow tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hollow tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hollow for as long as he can get away with.
Hollow punching from the bottom. #T4#
Hollow gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hollow keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hollow keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Arturo Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hollow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez cracks Hollow with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Hernandez!
Our winner, Arturo Hernandez, 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: SYN 1095 Harris vs Dodgers
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Hernandez shoots in.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Hernandez pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Hernandez. #T2#
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hernandez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch. #TD#
Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it. #T4#
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hernandez's best efforts.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
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 drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit is controlling Hernandez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
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#
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hernandez has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Hernandez. #TD#
Hernandez has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hernandez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Hernandez dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##ES2#
Sitsongrit pushes Hernandez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pornthonglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Hernandez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. #T3##CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Hernandez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez. #BC#
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit 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.

Event: SYN 1090 Danger vs Harris
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
Hernandez tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hall 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 Hall. #T1##SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall prevents Hernandez from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall takes one on the button.
Hall has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.#T3#
Hall slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch position.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Hall wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
Hernandez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hall moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hall manages to pass to side control.
Hernandez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hall manages to move to mount!
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hernandez regains half guard.
Hernandez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez controlling the position well. #T3##SUB2#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall is stalling here. Hernandez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hernandez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch position.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Hernandez avoids it this time.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hernandez misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall tries to counter with a clinch but Hernandez shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.#T1#
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Hall checks it #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez! #SUB2#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hall trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hernandez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Arturo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hall but great work by Hernandez.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hall is controlling the position.
Hernandez is taking a breather. Hall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hernandez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face as Hernandez controls the position. #SU#
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hernandez throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Hernandez!
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: SYN 1081 Ilmarinen v Hernandez
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Ilmarinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen cracks Hernandez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Hernandez.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hernandez swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range. #T1#
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Ilmarinen avoids it well.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ilmarinen is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Ilmarinen dives into side control.
Hernandez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ilmarinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilmarinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hernandez is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position. #T3#
Hernandez is letting Ilmarinen control him for a moment.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Hernandez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A swing and a miss from Ilmarinen.
Hernandez throws a counter combo.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez cracks Ilmarinen with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Hernandez catches Ilmarinen right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Ilmarinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez is controlling Ilmarinen's posture.
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 Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez sizes up Ilmarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ilmarinen at a distance.
Hernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ilmarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hernandez pushes Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen dives into side control.
Ilmarinen 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.#T2#
Ilmarinen throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hernandez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ilmarinen's guard! Nice work there by Hernandez!
Ilmarinen wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ilmarinen there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ilmarinen keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ilmarinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Ilmarinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom. #ES2#
Hernandez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Ilmarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Ilmarinen's body. Ilmarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Hernandez swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Ilmarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ilmarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB#
Ilmarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ilmarinen is proving hard to escape from.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ilmarinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilmarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ilmarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Ilmarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ilmarinen throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilmarinen's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB#
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hernandez throws a strike but Ilmarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ilmarinen stops Hernandez from standing up. #T4#
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ilmarinen prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
Ilmarinen postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anton Ilmarinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
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.#R4#
Ilmarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ilmarinen under the eye.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilmarinen.
Hernandez misses with the combination. #T1#
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ilmarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez works over Ilmarinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Ilmarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hernandez sprawls well initially but Ilmarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.
Ilmarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez pushes Ilmarinen off looking to stand but Ilmarinen dives back in and keeps control.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Ilmarinen is controlling him well.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilmarinen is aware though and is defending well.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Ilmarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ilmarinen passes into half guard.
Ilmarinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ilmarinen is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Ilmarinen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.#R5#
Nice defenses there by Ilmarinen.
A punch combination from Ilmarinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ilmarinen swinging wildly here.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ilmarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Ilmarinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ilmarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A nice combination there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Ilmarinen avoids it with no problem.
Ilmarinen scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez with a nice cross.
Ilmarinen checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Jab from Ilmarinen.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Hernandez stands up and waves to Ilmarinen to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Ilmarinen checks it #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control. #T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ilmarinen but great work by Hernandez.#SU2#
Hernandez stands up and beckons Ilmarinen to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ilmarinen clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Ilmarinen will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arturo Hernandez.
I think Ilmarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1076 Kamara vs Noeigati
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nayati misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nayati thinking.
Nayati darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nayati changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
enabling Nayati to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nayati staying out of range there.
Nayati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Arturo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.#T1##TD2#
Nayati shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nayati is controlling him well.
Nayati in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Nayati easily there. Nayati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Nayati.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez is pushing Nayati's head away, looking to escape. Nayati manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Hernandez defends.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hernandez has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nayati controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati stops Hernandez from standing up.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully. #ES#
Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayati's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.#T3##TD2#
Nayati closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Nayati won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Nayati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nayati controls the pace.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Nayati is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez is controlling Nayati's posture.
Nayati trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nayati fails with the takedown.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Nayati's leg but Nayati calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adriel Nayati will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Nayati moved out of range.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nayati.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez walks into a stiff left hand from Nayati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nayati misses with a jab to the body
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Nayati throwing strikes but Hernandez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nayati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nayati wants to control but Hernandez postures up.#SU#
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nayati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nayati looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nayati fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Nayati. #T2#
Nayati works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Nayati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Nayati moves out of range.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nayati is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Nayati counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Nayati rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Nayati blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Nayati 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 and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayati throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Nayati slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Arturo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayati takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Nayati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Nayati decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nayati postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nayati tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nayati connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Nayati is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayati was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Nayati shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Nayati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #T1#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVR#
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nayati's guard.
Nayati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nayati wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nayati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nayati working a defensive guard but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Nayati is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!
Nayati thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Nayati looking to break Hernandez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hernandez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nayati will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hernandez is trying to remain composed but Nayati is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Nayati missing with strikes from the back.
Nayati missing with punches from the back.
Nayati is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hernandez up. #SUB2#
Nayati has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Hernandez fending off the submission attempt from Nayati.
Nayati scores with strikes from the back.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hernandez trying to control the action but Nayati just sinks the hooks in.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but Nayati has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nayati thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Nayati connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hernandez to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands shots from the back.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nayati 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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: SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Andary takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez cracks Andary with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andary misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andary thinking.
Andary paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hernandez stalks Andary and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andary's face. Andary staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Hernandez lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Andary tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andary's head.
Andary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez throwing shots but Andary is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Andary has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hernandez is working away from the top position though.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Andary, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andary trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Andary moves into full guard.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andary seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
Andary wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez trying to control but Andary is working from the bottom.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Andary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez is working Andary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Andary has wrist control.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Andary keeps moving. #T3#
Andary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Andary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Andary tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Andary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Andary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez works over Andary with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Andary.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andary slips a jab from Hernandez.
Andary throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Andary both land. Nice combination.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andary circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Andary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Andary off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andary can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Andary was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andary throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Andary working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andary has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
A short right from Hernandez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Andary 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.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andary slips a jab from Hernandez.#T3#
Hernandez feints with a jab and clips Andary right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Andary is sent crashing into the canvas and Hernandez leaps in for the kill! Andary tries to get to his feet but Hernandez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Andary is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Hernandez!
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: 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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