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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Romero rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Romero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.#T1#
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Romero pushes Hernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero working aggressively here.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Romero forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1##ES2#
Romero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Romero prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
#T2##TD#
Hernandez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely. #T3#
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Hernandez not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Hernandez not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Hernandez shoots in.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.#T4#
Romero wants to clinch.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Romero cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Romero darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romero!
Romero trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Romero is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romero holds of for dear life.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is having none of it. #SUB#
Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Romero tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Romero is rocked!#SUB#
Romero has left one of his arms exposed and Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Romero screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cedillo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cedillo swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cedillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Cedillo trying to control the position here.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hernandez passes Cedillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cedillo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Cedillo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cedillo has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Cedillo dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Cedillo's temple.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cedillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cedillo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Cedillo uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Hernandez passes Cedillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cedillo is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cedillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez throws a strike but Cedillo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Cedillo keeps moving. #T3#
Cedillo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cedillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cedillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez trying to control but Cedillo is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Cedillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cedillo throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Cedillo is quick to defend against it.
Cedillo misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Cedillo has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cedillo trying to control the position.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez works over Cedillo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Cedillo blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cedillo.
A head kick from Cedillo lands but Hernandez takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
A slow jab from Cedillo misses its intended target.
Cedillo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cedillo's head.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cedillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hernandez is controlling the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cedillo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cedillo wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Cedillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cedillo.
Hernandez distracts Cedillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cedillo is pulling down on Hernandez's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernandez, at least for the moment.
Cedillo is continuing to stall.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cedillo dodges the ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cedillo can do to turn this around?
Cedillo is looking to reverse the position.
Cedillo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hernandez with the ground and pound from mount.
Hernandez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez looking to control but Cedillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez looking to finish Cedillo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cedillo!
Cedillo tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez scoring with strikes but Cedillo is staying in there. #T4#
Cedillo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cedillo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cedillo is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cedillo trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Cedillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cedillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Cedillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Cedillo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Cedillo avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cedillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cedillo ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
And Cedillo responds with a good body kick, but Hernandez manages to step out the way in time.
Cedillo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cedillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Hernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hernandez looking to control but Cedillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Cedillo is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hernandez looking to secure an arm triangle but Cedillo defends it well. #T3#
Hernandez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Hernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cedillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cedillo and Hernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cedillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control but Cedillo is keeping him busy.
Cedillo manages to get back to half guard.
Cedillo is not content to let Hernandez control the position.#T4#
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cedillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cedillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cedillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is controlling the pace.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cedillo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD#
Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cedillo's guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cedillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up in Cedillo's guard and throws a big left but Cedillo blocks it.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cedillo is retaining full guard.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cedillo's head.#T1#
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cedillo is controlling Hernandez's posture.#SUB#
Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cedillo has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Cedillo controlling the position.
Cedillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cedillo trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cedillo.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Cedillo.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez backing away here, and Cedillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cedillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cedillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Cedillo.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Cedillo wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cedillo.
Kylan Cedillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cedillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Cedillo.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cedillo pinned against the cage. Cedillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Cedillo slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Hernandez as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cedillo.
Cedillo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cedillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Cedillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Cedillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cedillo throws a big shot that misses.
Cedillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A nice side step and Cedillo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cedillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kylan Cedillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Cedillo sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cedillo throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Cedillo is quick to defend against it.
Cedillo connects with a leg kick.
Cedillo just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Cedillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Cedillo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hernandez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cedillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
#T4#
Hernandez winds up and cracks Cedillo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but Cedillo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cedillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernandez is working Cedillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cedillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Hernandez.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nayati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Nayati sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nayati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Nayati is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nayati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Nayati is a slippery customer.
Nayati is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Nayati's head. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Hernandez slips a nice elbow through Nayati's hands, connecting with Nayati's forehead.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nayati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nayati tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez distracts Nayati with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez advances to half guard. #T3#
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nayati with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
Nayati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez won't allow Nayati to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nayati is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard. #REVB#
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nayati with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Nayati stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
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.
Nayati lands a couple of elbows.
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 wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Nayati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nayati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Nayati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nayati closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Nayati getting side control.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Nayati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Nayati moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
Hernandez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nayati.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nayati lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Nayati cracks Hernandez with a big right hand but Hernandez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nayati throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hernandez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nayati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nayati scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Hernandez trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Nayati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nayati is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#T3#
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Nayati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati pushing down on Hernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nayati seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Nayati performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Nice strikes from Nayati there. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nayati pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Nayati is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
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.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
Nayati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nayati somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nayati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nayati changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Nayati manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nayati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nayati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nayati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Hernandez works over Nayati with some ground and pound from guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nayati keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nayati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez stands up over Nayati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Nayati looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nayati doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Nayati is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nayati looking to control but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Nayati taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Nayati won't be happy about that!
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Nayati gets back to half guard.
Nayati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to control. Nayati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Nayati defends it.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Nayati is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nayati to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nayati won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nayati has passed into half guard!
Nayati trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well. #T1#
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nayati.
Nayati is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Nayati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Nayati is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Nayati working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nayati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nayati with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nayati tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nayati defends it easily.#SUB#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nayati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nayati stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nayati passes into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Nayati postures up.
Nayati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nayati lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adriel Nayati dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nayati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nayati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Nayati fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control.
Hernandez cracks Nayati with a big right hand but Nayati just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nayati down.
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nayati is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.#T1#
Nayati sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Nayati actively working from the bottom here.
Nayati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez working Nayati over with strikes.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Nayati is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Nayati tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Nayati moves into full guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nayati's head.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nayati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Nayati's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nayati works his way back into a safe position though.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Nayati postures up.
#T3#
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.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nayati scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nayati scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez trying to control the position.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Nayati to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Nayati is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
Nayati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Berkut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berkut's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez looking to control.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hernandez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hernandez looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Berkut to get to half guard.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berkut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hernandez has a hand on Berkut's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Berkut takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Berkut lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berkut controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Berkut isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Berkut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hernandez's face.
Berkut trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berkut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Berkut controlling the position easily from mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berkut working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away. #T4#
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkut is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut 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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berkut.
Berkut throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Berkut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berkut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berkut with a jab.
Berkut just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkut misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirill Berkut has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkut pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berkut lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berkut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Berkut is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez controls Berkut momentarily but Berkut frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut advances to half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Berkut.
Berkut winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Berkut slips a nice elbow through Hernandez's hands, connecting with Hernandez's forehead.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Berkut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkut drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez is pressing down on Berkut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berkut defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Berkut.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berkut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Berkut throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berkut shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Berkut looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.#T1#
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berkut cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez moves out of range as Berkut strikes.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Berkut.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berkut sprawls and moves away.
Berkut looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Berkut goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkut.
Berkut slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Berkut closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Berkut pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berkut throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berkut won't be happy with that. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkut taking a bit of punishment here - Hernandez scoring with strikes.
Berkut prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berkut to see if he's OK.
Hernandez is working Berkut over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Berkut regains half guard.#T4#
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berkut keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkut's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut gets full guard.
Berkut is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Berkut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Frank Hernandez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Berkut's corner calls for a 1-2. Berkut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Berkut misses.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Berkut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berkut looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.#TD#
Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Berkut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Berkut!#REVB#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Berkut tries to pass.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
Berkut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berkut forces his way into half guard.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Hernandez has hold of Berkut's hands but Berkut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a kimura here.
Berkut is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hernandez is looking to get back to full guard here but Berkut has managed to pass to side control instead.
Berkut is chipping away with strikes.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Berkut working the head with strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez is trying to control Berkut's posture but Berkut avoids it.
Hernandez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hernandez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berkut connects with a decent elbow.
Berkut just content to control the position.
Hernandez is not content to let Berkut control the position.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Berkut has hold of Hernandez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hernandez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Berkut cranks the arm and Hernandez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hernandez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kirill Berkut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Amosov wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side#TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amosov!
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Amosov defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez with the ground and pound but Amosov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amosov's head.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amosov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez trying to control the pace. #T1#
Amosov is trying to stand.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Amosov is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amosov's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amosov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Amosov is working away.
Amosov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Amosov dodges it nicely.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Amosov's head.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez controlling the action here.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez is keen to just control but Amosov is a slippery customer.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amosov pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez looks to land a strike but Amosov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Amosov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to score with some ground and pound. Amosov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Amosov is defending well.
Amosov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amosov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amosov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amosov enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amosov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hernandez postures up in Amosov's guard and throws a big left but Amosov blocks it.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez won't allow Amosov to get back to his feet.
Amosov keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amosov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Amosov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amosov is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amosov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Amosov clinches up against the cage.
Amosov throws a head punch that misses.
Amosov lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Amosov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Amosov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amosov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amosov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amosov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Amosov is looking to get back to his feet here but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Amosov's back.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hernandez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amosov covers up after that shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez biding his time, controlling Amosov.
Hernandez is landing with strikes from the back.
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hernandez struggling to land strikes to the head as Amosov covers up. #T4#
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hernandez is landing with strikes. Amosov can't take much more of this.
Amosov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hernandez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amosov doesn't escape.
Hernandez misses with punches from the back.
Amosov is covering up but some of the strikes from Hernandez are getting through and doing damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Hernandez has got one arm under Amosov's chin. This could be trouble... Amosov trying to control the other hand but Hernandez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Amosov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Frank 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. |
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Event:
HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Hernandez has Amosov 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 Amosov tumbling to the mat - Hernandez dives into Amosov's guard.
Hernandez prevents Amosov from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amosov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throws a strike but Amosov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB#
Hernandez has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.
#T3#
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looking to control.
Amosov is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amosov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
#TD#
Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amosov did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Amosov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez working over Amosov with some ground and pound. Amosov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov is trying to stand.
Hernandez passes to full mount!
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to control but Amosov wriggling away.
Hernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank 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 shoots in looking for a takedown but Amosov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Amosov gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Amosov manages to retain guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Amosov has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Amosov darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Amosov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Amosov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Amosov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amosov pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amosov lands a right hand.
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Nice body punch from Amosov - that landed with a thud.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amosov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Amosov works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amosov scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Amosov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amosov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL2#
Amosov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Amosov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Amosov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amosov is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amosov lands an uppercut.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Amosov clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaroslav Amosov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez'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.#R3##CL2#
Amosov instigates a clinch.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amosov wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Amosov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hernandez toppling to the canvas! Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Amosov finish him?!
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amosov is looking to clinch.
Hernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Amosov has managed to clinch.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amosov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a left hand.
#T1#
Amosov gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amosov lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hernandez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Amosov is unloading with more strikes now! Hernandez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, 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. |
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Event:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandeya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandeya. That snapped Hernandez's head back.
Pandeya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Pandeya counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandeya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Pandeya half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Pandeya digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Pandeya counters with a left to the body.
Saurabh Pandeya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hernandez.
Pandeya stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD2#
Pandeya gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandeya is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Pandeya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Pandeya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Pandeya's brow. #SUB#
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pandeya holds on and takes a little breather.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet. #T4#
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pandeya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pandeya looking to control.
#SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a triangle here but Hernandez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pandeya is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Pandeya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pandeya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Pandeya throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hernandez defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pandeya lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pandeya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Pandeya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pandeya on his heels. He'll look to pass Pandeya's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pandeya keeping control of the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Pandeya is working away.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but Pandeya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hernandez to get the leverage.
Hernandez wants to control but Pandeya is keeping him busy.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Pandeya trying to control from the bottom.
Pandeya wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
#T4#
Hernandez is nestled in close to Pandeya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pandeya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pandeya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pandeya is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Pandeya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Pandeya won't allow it.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pandeya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pandeya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pandeya with a jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Pandeya lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Pandeya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandeya. Pandeya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandeya scores with a jab.
Pandeya scores with a body shot.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandeya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandeya to score with a decent uppercut.
Pandeya lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandeya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.
Hernandez slips a jab from Pandeya.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice body punch from Pandeya.
Pandeya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Pandeya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandeya, as that shot connected.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Pandeya sprawls well.
Pandeya throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Hernandez takes one to the chin there.
Saurabh Pandeya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Pandeya cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandeya misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya misses with a looping left.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandeya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pandeya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pandeya misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Pandeya didn't expect that.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Pandeya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pandeya throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Pandeya's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berkut defends it nicely.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Berkut's head.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Berkut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berkut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berkut leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berkut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hernandez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkut with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.#TD#
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Berkut is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Berkut's guard.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkut is retaining full guard. #T1#
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Berkut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berkut works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berkut wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.#SUB2#
Berkut is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Berkut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berkut wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berkut there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Berkut working to try and regain half guard.
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes here.
Berkut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hernandez unloading with bombs!
Berkut tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez looking to finish Berkut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berkut!#T4#
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
Hernandez looking to control but Berkut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Berkut is squirming around nicely.
Berkut wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez prevents Berkut from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berkut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
A punch lands to the side of Berkut 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.#T1##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berkut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVB#
Berkut trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
#SUB#
Hernandez working for a triangle but Berkut defends it easily.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Berkut postures up.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Berkut won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Berkut controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Berkut working some strikes from top position.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Berkut preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Berkut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hernandez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berkut has picked Hernandez up and slammed him! Hernandez can't keep hold of the triangle and Berkut manages to pass to side control!
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkut can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berkut connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple. #T4#
Hernandez gets back to full guard.
Berkut distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Berkut defends easily.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Berkut shoots in.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Berkut avoids it well and moves away.
Berkut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Hernandez.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Berkut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez. #SUB2#
Berkut has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Berkut trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Berkut tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.#T2#
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berkut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkut is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Berkut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berkut gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Berkut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control.
#T3#
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working. #SUB#
Hernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berkut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Berkut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkut regains half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is working for a kimura but Berkut is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Berkut trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berkut slips a jab from Hernandez.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
Berkut is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Hernandez wants to control but Berkut is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Berkut looking for submissions off his back.
Berkut wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berkut is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berkut!
Hernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Berkut is working to get back to half guard.
Hernandez landing strikes from the mount and Berkut is in trouble! #ROC#Berkut is rocked!
Hernandez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Berkut bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hernandez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
Frank Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hataki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hataki lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Hataki as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hataki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hataki moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hataki scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hataki slips a straight right by Hernandez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hataki! But no joy.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hataki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez trying to control but Hataki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
Hataki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hataki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hataki 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.
Hataki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hataki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hataki has an active guard here but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hataki trying to control from the bottom.
Hataki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hataki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hataki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hernandez passes into side control!
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hataki is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hataki tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez cracks Hataki with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Hataki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Hataki is rocked!
Hernandez working away.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hataki is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hataki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hataki tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hataki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hataki looking for a sweep but Hernandez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hernandez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hataki! More shots from Hernandez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanovic as he connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Hernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez not doing much here.
Ivanovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivanovic to regain full guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanovic throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivanovic sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez passes into side.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovic keeps working.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Hernandez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ivanovic prevents Hernandez from moving into mount.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ivanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
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#
Ivanovic swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanovic is trying to hold Hernandez in close to prevent damage but Hernandez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Ivanovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Ivanovic has a hand on Hernandez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hernandez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ivanovic 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.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hernandez 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.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ivanovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez is staying tight to Ivanovic's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanovic is trying to control Hernandez's posture but Hernandez avoids it.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ivanovic feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ivanovic to the mat! Ivanovic manages to get full guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Ivanovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hernandez is now in half guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well. #T1#
Ivanovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanovic is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovic avoid being mounted?
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ivanovic dodges it nicely.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Ivanovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanovic is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanovic as he avoids it easily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Ivanovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for subs off his back but Hernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Hernandez working over Ivanovic with some ground and pound. Ivanovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ivor Ivanovic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ivanovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic passes into side.
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
Hernandez wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.#T2#
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is sitting in close to Hernandez's body. Hernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ivanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ivanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Berkut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Hernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkut's head.#SUB#
Berkut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez 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.
Berkut working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berkut working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
Berkut's coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkut trying to control here.
#T1#
Hernandez working Berkut over with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berkut keeps working.
Berkut gets full guard.
Hernandez postures up in Berkut's guard and throws a big left but Berkut blocks it.
Berkut wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Berkut keeps moving. #SUB#
Berkut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez works over Berkut with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Berkut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez trying to control but Berkut is working from the bottom.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berkut is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berkut tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berkut keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berkut has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkut swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Berkut's brow.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berkut is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
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#
Berkut fails to land the takedown.
Kirill Berkut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berkut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berkut working away.
Berkut throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Berkut scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez tries to bench press Berkut off him but Berkut keeps the position.
Berkut scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to buck Berkut off but Berkut is having none of it.
Berkut trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Berkut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Berkut taking a break here but Hernandez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Berkut seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Berkut slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut working the head and body with strikes.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
Berkut trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berkut connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Hernandez is trying to keep Berkut in close.
#SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berkut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkut chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berkut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berkut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Berkut pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkut manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkut is keeping the position for now.
Berkut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Berkut blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut 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#
Berkut shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Berkut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berkut shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez landing strikes.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez lands an elbow.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez cracks Berkut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berkut tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position.
Berkut taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Berkut is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Berkut 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.
Berkut takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Berkut is rocked!
Berkut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Berkut is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Berkut is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hernandez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Berkut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berkut hang on?
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berkut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berkut can't escape the position.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkut is in a horrible position here. Hernandez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut is bucking up trying to escape but Hernandez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berkut is trying to escape the mount.
A big strike lands for Hernandez! That's really hurt Berkut and he's turned his back - Hernandez keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hernandez jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
After winning the bout, Frank Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ misses the jab.
A jab from Christ does it's job there.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez. #TD2#
Hernandez looking to score a takedown here. Christ is defending well but Hernandez drives through and ends up in Christ's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Hernandez stops Christ from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christ's head.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez prevents Christ from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez stands up over Christ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hernandez trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez passes Christ's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Christ's temple.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hernandez is controlling the pace.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Hernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christ tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Christ's temple.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
Christ pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Hernandez won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez won't allow Christ to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Hernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
Hernandez moves into full mount! Christ won't be happy about that!
Hernandez working the ground and pound effectively.
Frank Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hernandez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hernandez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Christ's face.
Christ is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Christ takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hernandez controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christ is looking to escape.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hernandez.
Christ's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T4#
Hernandez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Hernandez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Christ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ is in a horrible position here. Hernandez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Christ is trying to stand.
Hernandez lands a big shot to the head and Christ winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez's coaches at Area 51 MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez keeping control of the position. #T1#
Hernandez trying to control here.
Hernandez is controlling Santos's trapped leg to prevent Santos from advancing to side control.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Santos throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Hernandez looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Santos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that round.
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#
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Santos fails with the takedown#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santos won't be happy with that.
Hernandez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hernandez working away.
Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Santos is working away. #T1#
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is working Santos over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hernandez cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santos to see if he's OK.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez working the head with strikes.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Hernandez taking a breather here.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez working the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos 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.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santos wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down.
Santos is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Santos wants to control but Hernandez postures up.#T1#
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Santos's temple.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Santos is letting Hernandez control him for a moment.
Hernandez moves into full mount!
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Hernandez with good strikes from the mount here!
Hernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hernandez with a couple of short strikes.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez looking to finish Santos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santos!
Hernandez cracks Santos with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Hernandez has hold of Dawson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dawson seems comfortable defending it but Hernandez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dawson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dawson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hernandez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Hernandez!
A victorious Frank Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BWMMA XII 135 Tourny R2
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martins! #T1#
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hernandez lands a couple of good shots and Martins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hernandez lands strikes to the head.
Martins staying busy and making it hard for Hernandez to control.
Hernandez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hernandez is landing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Martins hold on?!
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands shots from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hernandez.
Hernandez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez scores with strikes from the back.
#T3#
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez landing with strikes.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez has Martins flattened out and is raining down punches.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Hernandez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hernandez tries to keep control of the position but Martins is staying busy.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
Hernandez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Martins. #SUB#
Hernandez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Martins with him. Martins is trying to defend but Hernandez has an arm under the chin now! Martins grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Hernandez!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Session 1
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Broadway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broadway lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez has his hands on Broadway's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Broadway from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
Broadway trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Broadway is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hernandez continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Hernandez.
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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 10:9
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 10:9
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoang misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Hoang shoots in.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.#TD#
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoang's half guard.
Hoang tries to kick Hernandez off in order to stand up. Hernandez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hernandez wants to control but Hoang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hoang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoang on the ground.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Hoang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoang tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hoang is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoang trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoang's head.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Hoang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Hoang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoang pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving.
Hoang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoang keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hoang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Hernandez is looking to sweep but instead, Hoang has passed into half guard.
Hoang throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Hoang has control of the leg.
Hoang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoang working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez wants to sweep but Hoang has passed to side control!
Hoang throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Hoang keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Frank Hernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Hoang avoids it well and moves away.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hernandez. #TD#
Hernandez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoang to the ground. Hernandez is now in Hoang's guard.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hoang working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hoang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Hoang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hernandez stalling away here and it's allowed Hoang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoang is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hoang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard. #T2#
Hoang trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hoang is controlling well.
Hernandez trying to control but Hoang postures up.
Hernandez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hoang jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Hoang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Hoang controlling the position from side mount.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoang trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoang trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Hoang easily there. Hoang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Hernandez is not content to let Hoang control the position.
Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hoang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard but Hoang has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Hoang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoang shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang off to one side.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Hoang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoang dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Hoang's head and hops out.
Frank Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Hoang.
Hoang fails with the takedown.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Hoang's legs.
Hernandez leaves Hoang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoang fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hoang unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hernandez throws a hook but Hoang blocks it.#CL2#
Hoang drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Hoang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hoang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hoang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoang is holding on for now.
Shaq Hoang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoang is trying to maintain the position but Hernandez is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hoang has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hoang is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez works over Hoang with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoang controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoang is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hoang keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez won't allow Hoang to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoang wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Hoang with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Hernandez gets a double leg takedown into Hoang's guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Hoang blocks nicely.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoang has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hernandez! |
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