Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ruttu vs Buddha
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Hermanos clinches up against the cage.
Hermanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Hermanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermanos. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermanos prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Hermanos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermanos.
A frustrated look appears on Stepanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hermanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermanos lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hermanos fails to land.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Hermanos has him pressed against the cage.
Stepanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stepanovich working aggressively here. #T1#
Hermanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hermanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Hermanos avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Stepanovich lands a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermanos has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermanos.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Hermanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Hermanos has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermanos as Stepanovich tries to tie him up.
Hermanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Hermanos keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Hermanos clinches. #T2#
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermanos.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stepanovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a head punch that misses.
Stepanovich stalling in the clinch but Hermanos improves position.
Hermanos keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hermanos closes the distance and clinches.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Hermanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermanos misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hermanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hermanos misses with some punches. #BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos tries to clinch up.
Hermanos is looking to clinch.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hermanos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
A short right from Hermanos on the inside.
Hermanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermanos working aggressively here. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Hermanos tries to clinch up
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermanos tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hermanos is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Hermanos prevents Stepanovich from breaking the clinch.
Stepanovich is trying to stall.
Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermanos controls his hands.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos wants to clinch.
Hermanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermanos moves to clinch but Stepanovich breaks away
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hermanos.
Hermanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Hermanos ducks down to avoid it.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Hermanos moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stepanovich cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hermanos forces Stepanovich back against the cage and clinches.
Stepanovich can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Hermanos throws a head punch that misses.
Hermanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Hermanos pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a left hand. #T1#
Hermanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Stepanovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hermanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermanos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hermanos under the eye.
Hermanos takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hermanos on the side of the head.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanovich circles away.
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hermanos forces Stepanovich back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hermanos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to break free but Hermanos has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Hermanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stepanovich tries to work over Hermanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepanovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Hermanos lands a left hand.
Hermanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Hermanos throws a head punch that misses.
Stepanovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hermanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hermanos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Hermanos working aggressively here.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Hermanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Hermanos blocks it.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stepanovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Hermanos moved out of range nicely.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanovich circles away.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hermanos instigates a clinch.
Hermanos prevents a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hermanos.
Hermanos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Stepanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Hermanos keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch.
Hermanos tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hermanos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hermanos darts in trying to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermanos thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepanovich circles away. #CL#
Hermanos clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich. #BC2#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos tries to clinch there but Stepanovich circles away.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos wants to clinch but Stepanovich slips to the side
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stepanovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermanos scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hermanos has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looking to stall. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermanos.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hermanos.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Hermanos is controlling the position.
Hermanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermanos.
Hermanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Stepanovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Stepanovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hermanos clinches with his opponent.
Stepanovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermanos gets an underhook and turns Stepanovich into the cage.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Hermanos has him pinned against the cage.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich. #BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hermanos fails to land.
Hermanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollos Hermanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermanos lands with a left to the head.
Hermanos working aggressively here.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Stepanovich tries to break free but Hermanos pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stepanovich.
Hermanos lands with a light punch inside.
Hermanos lands with a right to the head.
Stepanovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hermanos has him pressed against the cage.
Stepanovich is working Hermanos over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stepanovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos misses with some punches.
Hermanos has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Hermanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermanos gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Hermanos won't allow it.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Hermanos is controlling him.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Hermanos has him pinned against the cage.
Hermanos lands with a light punch inside.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Hermanos keeps him there for the moment.
Hermanos misses with some punches.
Hermanos lands with a left to the head.
Stepanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermanos. #BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Hermanos slips the punch.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermanos.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##CL#
Hermanos rushes Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Hermanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Hermanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch but Hermanos keeps him there for the moment.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hermanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocking some punches.
Hermanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos lands a nice uppercut.
Hermanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos misses with some punches.
Stepanovich blocks an uppercut.
Hermanos blocking some punches.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermanos 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Hermanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
A low kick lands for Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Hermanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermanos avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermanos. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermanos throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermanos.
Hermanos walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Stepanovich tenderised Hermanos's leg. Hermanos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermanos.
Hermanos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermanos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Hermanos moved out of range.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Hermanos saw that one coming.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hermanos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Hermanos counters with a crisp hook 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!
Hermanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermanos momentarily.
Hermanos digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Hermanos needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheers as Hermanos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stepanovich doesn't seem phased though.
Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermanos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich tries to avoid it but Hermanos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepanovich to the ground. Stepanovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermanos throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Stepanovich catches Hermanos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Stepanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hermanos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Hermanos throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Hermanos ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermanos also avoids with ease.
Hermanos throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Hermanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Hermanos throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Hermanos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stepanovich connects with a high kick.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermanos.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermanos misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermanos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hermanos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermanos.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Hermanos. Hermanos gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermanos swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermanos. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Stepanovich blocks a jab.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermanos.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Hermanos's head back.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermanos slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermanos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Hermanos misses with a double jab
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hermanos slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hermanos counters with a series of strikes. Stepanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hermanos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermanos blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hermanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermanos moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Hermanos had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Hermanos. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermanos lands a slapping body shot.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stepanovich but Stepanovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.
Stepanovich misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hermanos looks for a takedown but Stepanovich sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pollos Hermanos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hermanos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stepanovich has got the better of the exchanges.
Hermanos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermanos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hermanos! But no joy.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Hermanos.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Hermanos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich. #T1#
Hermanos throws a combination that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermanos swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Hermanos looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hermanos misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermanos.
Hermanos misses with a body shot. #T2#
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich walks into a stiff left hand from Hermanos.
Hermanos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermanos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Hermanos fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Hermanos throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermanos.
Hermanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hermanos, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermanos throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hermanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermanos misses with a combination
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Hermanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Stepanovich misses with a body punch
and Hermanos counters with a straight right hand.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermanos misses with a kick to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Hermanos slips under a jab.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Despite the aggression on Hermanos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Hermanos is out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Sukbunsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Hermanos was well out of range.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Hermanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukbunsung connects with a body shot.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung misses with a leg kick
and Hermanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hermanos blocks a jab.
Sukbunsung cracks Hermanos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung connects with a jab.
Hermanos throws a right hand that Sukbunsung ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukbunsung also avoids with ease.
Sukbunsung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sukbunsung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukbunsung keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Sukbunsung wants to sweep here but Hermanos controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sukbunsung is trying to keep Hermanos in close.
Sukbunsung keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
Sukbunsung keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukbunsung is keeping the position for now.
Sukbunsung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sukbunsung wants to hit a sweep here but Hermanos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sukbunsung there!
Sukbunsung tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Sukbunsung tries to hold on but Hermanos pushes him away.
Sukbunsung is looking to get to half guard.
Hermanos landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Hermanos has hold of Sukbunsung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sukbunsung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Hermanos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sukbunsung is surviving well by controlling Hermanos's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukbunsung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hermanos cracks Sukbunsung with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sukbunsung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hermanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Sukbunsung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hermanos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sukbunsung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermanos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermanos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sukbunsung won't allow Hermanos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hermanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermanos keeping full guard, as Sukbunsung tries to pass.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Hermanos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sukbunsung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukbunsung manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukbunsung is keeping the position for now.
Sukbunsung has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hermanos trying to control but Sukbunsung is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hermanos 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hermanos misses with a looping right.
Hermanos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight left.
Hermanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hermanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukbunsung.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukbunsung can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukbunsung, as that shot connected.
Sukbunsung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermanos. That did some damage!
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick which misses Hermanos's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermanos tries to avoid it.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sukbunsung cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos throws a jab when Sukbunsung was well out of range.
Hermanos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Sukbunsung coming out on top.#T1#
Hermanos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sukbunsung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sukbunsung lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermanos's head.#CL#
Hermanos clinches.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Sukbunsung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermanos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos is trying to push Sukbunsung away but Sukbunsung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermanos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermanos. #BC#
Hermanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermanos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Sukbunsung misses its intended target. #T2#
Sukbunsung cracks Hermanos with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hermanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukbunsung misses the body punch
and Hermanos counters with a straight right hand.
Sukbunsung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sukbunsung with a hook.
Sukbunsung lands a jab.
Hermanos scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukbunsung sizes up Hermanos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermanos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Hermanos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hermanos defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung clobbers Hermanos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung lands a slapping body shot.
Hermanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermanos walks into a straight right hand from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermanos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hermanos.
Sukbunsung misses with a few strikes there.
Sukbunsung misses with a lunging right hand
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
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!
Hermanos looks to land a left hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range nicely.
Hermanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukbunsung to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermanos moves away from the strike by Sukbunsung.
It looked like Hermanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Hermanos.
Hermanos moves forwards but Sukbunsung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Hermanos.
Sukbunsung is looking to slow Hermanos down with leg kicks.
Sukbunsung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermanos.
Hermanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hermanos is able to avoid easily.
Hermanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung connects with a right hand. Hermanos shakes it off.
Sukbunsung misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Hermanos misses its intended target.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses.
Hermanos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermanos lands with an uppercut that bounces Sukbunsung off the cage and back into range.
Sukbunsung wants to land a leg kick but Hermanos is out of range.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Hermanos moves away and avoids it.
Hermanos moves out of range of the leg kick from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermanos loads up on a big right hand but Sukbunsung slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sukbunsung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukbunsung scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung missing with a left hand there. Hermanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hermanos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sukbunsung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sukbunsung stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermanos.
Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukbunsung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hermanos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Hermanos drives through and clinches with Sukbunsung against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sukbunsung fails to land.
A short left from Hermanos.
Sukbunsung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermanos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukbunsung has him pressed against the cage.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermanos controls his hands.
Hermanos is trying to break free.
Hermanos scores with a hook to the body.
Hermanos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Sukbunsung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sukbunsung fails to land.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermanos.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here. #BC#
Hermanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sukbunsung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sukbunsung tests Hermanos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hermanos momentarily.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Hermanos slips the punch.#T3#
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermanos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung catches Hermanos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Hermanos moves away and avoids it.
Hermanos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hermanos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sukbunsung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukbunsung scores with a shot to the body.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Hermanos avoids the punch easily.
Hermanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws an off balance right hand
and Hermanos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Sukbunsung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sukbunsung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Hermanos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukbunsung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermanos's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Sukbunsung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermanos doesn't seem phased though.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Sukbunsung throws a low kick but Hermanos avoids it.
Hermanos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermanos counters with a two punch combo.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermanos scores with a one two! Sukbunsung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Sukbunsung is rocked!
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut. Hermanos saw that one coming.
It looked like Hermanos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sukbunsung is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermanos finish him?
Sukbunsung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sukbunsung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hermanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermanos.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a three punch combo that has Alaska backing up. Alaska nods at Hermanos to acknowledge the strikes.
Alaska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermanos lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos misses the jab.
Alaska throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Hermanos lands a nice shot that snaps Alaska's head back.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Alaska misses the body punch
enabling Hermanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermanos.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A quick step to the side and Hermanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermanos defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hermanos throws a right hand that misses
and Alaska counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Hermanos's body. Hermanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hermanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska works Hermanos's body with a nice hook.
Alaska jabs Hermanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hermanos staying out of range there.
Alaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Hermanos tried to counter with a leg kick but Alaska avoided it.
Alaska jabs Hermanos right on the nose. Hermanos blinks but takes it well.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Hermanos throws a chopping leg kick but Alaska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Hermanos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and Hermanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermanos has time to react.
Hermanos slips a jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermanos.
Hermanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos throws a low kick, looking for Alaska's leg but Alaska calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hermanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaska.
Hermanos thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a big counter combination but Alaska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Hermanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska. #T1#
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alaska counter with a right hand.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Alaska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hermanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermanos as he connects with a hook.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
letting Hermanos counter with a right hand.
Alaska cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermanos is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Alaska swings widly with a right hand
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Alaska is rocked!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermanos smiles and moves away.
Hermanos lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermanos finish him?
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.#T4#
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alaska back to the cage. Hermanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermanos throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermanos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hermanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alaska scores with a hook to the body. Hermanos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hermanos! Alaska is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollos Hermanos!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Siregar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermanos on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermanos's guard now, I'm sure.
Hermanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermanos has wrist control.
Hermanos 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#
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. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Hermanos throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
Hermanos wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Hermanos wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Hermanos stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position. #SU#
Hermanos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siregar, up you get!
Hermanos swings for the body but Siregar moves out of range.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Siregar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hermanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siregar somewhat.
Hermanos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermanos. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
As Siregar looks to move away, Hermanos throws a big counter combo but Siregar just gets out of the way.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Siregar circles away.
Hermanos looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Siregar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.#BC#
Hermanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Hermanos tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos tries to break the clinch but Siregar is controlling the position.
Hermanos is trying to force a seperation but Siregar has the dominant position.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Hermanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermanos misses the target.
Siregar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermanos defends it well.
Hermanos throws a sloppy head kick and Siregar moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Siregar clinches with his opponent.
Siregar is working Hermanos over against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Hermanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Siregar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Siregar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermanos, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has hold of one of Hermanos's legs. Hermanos is fighting the takedown attempt but Siregar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hermanos thows a leg kick but Siregar checks it
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Hermanos. #CL2#
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a wild combination.
Siregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Siregar gets a takedown 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. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Hermanos's temple.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siregar is taking a breather. Hermanos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Hermanos 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.
Siregar 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.
Siregar preventing the sweep. #T2#
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siregar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hermanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermanos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siregar is proving hard to escape from.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
Hermanos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar 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.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass. #T3#
Hermanos prevents Siregar from getting back to his feet.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Hermanos stands up from Siregar's guard - Hermanos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Siregar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hermanos misses with a straight right.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##TD2#
Siregar scores with a takedown into Hermanos's guard.

Hermanos pushes Siregar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siregar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermanos scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermanos wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siregar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hermanos misses.
Siregar throws a combination that misses
and Hermanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Siregar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos lunges at Siregar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siregar's hand.
Hermanos throws a series of punches but Siregar moves out of range.
Hermanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Siregar manages to avoid it.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermanos takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hermanos instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to break the clinch but Siregar has him pressed against the cage.
Siregar is working for takedown but Hermanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hermanos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermanos is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermanos avoid being mounted?
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard. #ES#
Hermanos kicks off Siregar and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siregar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermanos prevents it. #BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Siregar wants to clinch up but Hermanos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hermanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Siregar is in close to Hermanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermanos throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Hermanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
Siregar passes Hermanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hermanos looking for subs off his back but Siregar has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Ground and pound from Siregar.
Siregar is trying to control. Hermanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pollos Hermanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Siregar is controlling him well.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hermanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.

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 Pollos Hermanos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermanos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hermanos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siregar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermanos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Siregar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.

Hermanos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Hermanos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Hermanos stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hermanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hermanos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siregar.
I really don't envy Hermanos right now.
Hermanos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siregar's guard. Nice work there by Hermanos.
Hermanos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hermanos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siregar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermanos has managed to get both his arms back between Siregar's legs - danger averted.
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!
Siregar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hermanos controls the pace.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Siregar's guard.
Hermanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hermanos looking to pass the guard. #T3##SU2#
Hermanos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Siregar throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Siregar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hermanos tries to bench press Siregar off him but Siregar keeps the position. #T4#
Siregar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet but Siregar drags him back down.
Siregar grinds an elbow into Hermanos's temple.
Hermanos is trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanos is still trying to improve position.
Check out the look on Siregar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Siregar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hermanos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hermanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siregar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binsar Siregar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siregar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Siregar is avoiding it.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Hermanos moves into range and clinches up with Siregar.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Siregar tightens his grip and picks Hermanos up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermanos manages to land in guard.

Hermanos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hermanos clinches up with Siregar and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Siregar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermanos regains guard.

Hermanos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Siregar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Siregar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermanos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Siregar blocks an elbow strike.
Hermanos is trying to maintain a safe position but Siregar gets an underhook and turns Hermanos into the cage.#TD#
Siregar has clasped his hands together around Hermanos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Hermanos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Siregar has managed to clinch.
Siregar is leaning against Hermanos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siregar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siregar is looking for a takedown.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hermanos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Hermanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hermanos tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermanos keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him. #T3#
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siregar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermanos wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Hermanos kicks Siregar off and gets back to his feet.
Hermanos wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Siregar circles away and keeps his distance.
Siregar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siregar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Siregar has closed the distance and engaged Hermanos in a clinch. #TD#
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siregar cracks Hermanos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hermanos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos is trying to break free. #SUB#
Hermanos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hermanos wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Siregar keeps it at a distance.
Siregar goes for a double leg but Hermanos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hermanos continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hermanos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siregar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hermanos to the mat. Hermanos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Hermanos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siregar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermanos connects with a crisp jab.
Hermanos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siregar in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siregar is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binsar Siregar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siregar avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Siregar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar wants a takedown but no success here.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siregar has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos gets underhooks to prevent Siregar's takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siregar is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body. #T2##BC#
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar looking for a takedown.
Hermanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Siregar blocks with his arms.
Hermanos trying to stall but Siregar improves his position.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
A short right from Hermanos on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siregar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Siregar blocks it.
Siregar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Siregar misses the shot to the body.
Siregar keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Hermanos has managed to clinch.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Siregar avoids the damage to the body.
Siregar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos. #TD#
Siregar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siregar manages to end up in side control.

Hermanos throws Siregar to one side and escapes!
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!#CL2#
Hermanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siregar, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermanos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siregar blocks it with crossed arms.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hermanos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Hermanos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Hermanos.
Hermanos is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Dan clinches up with Hermanos and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
Dan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermanos wants to stall. #T1#
Hermanos throws an elbow that misses.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to stall.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dan is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Dan 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD2#
Dan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dan forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hermanos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dan pulls his head out easily.
Dan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hermanos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dan prevents Hermanos from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Hermanos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Dan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hermanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dan trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos trying to control the position.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dan pushing down on Hermanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hermanos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan .
Hermanos trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
Dan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Dan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hermanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dan lands a big elbow.
Hermanos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hermanos tries to buck Dan off but he can't manage it.
Hermanos working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sickwat Dan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Dan just leaning against Hermanos, taking a breather.
Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos scores with a shot to the side of Dan 's head.
Dan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.#T1#
Dan has Hermanos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermanos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Dan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Hermanos is not content to let Dan control the position.
Hermanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hermanos is pressing down on Dan 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Dan is controlling him.
Dan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dan trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dan drops back looking for a leg! Hermanos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermanos manages to kick Dan off! Dan jumps back into Hermanos's guard.
Hermanos 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##T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hermanos prevents Dan from improving his position.#SUB#
Hermanos seems to be working for a kimura but Dan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hermanos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dan sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Hermanos decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hermanos's guard.

Hermanos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermanos circles away.#CL#
Hermanos moves into range and clinches up with Dan .
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Dan .
Come on Hermanos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Dan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hermanos forces Dan back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos sets himself, and Dan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hermanos avoids it this time.
Hermanos avoids the head kick by Dan .
Sloppy strikes from Dan . Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hermanos instigates a clinch.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermanos tries to throw a body punch but Dan avoids it by throwing Hermanos back against the cage.
Pollos Hermanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan is looking for a takedown.
Hermanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Dan blocking some punches.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos being controlled against the cage.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Dan moves out of range.
Dan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Dan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dan is trying to drag Hermanos to the mat but Hermanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dan .
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Dan can't break the clinch.
Dan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dan blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Dan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hermanos clinches with his opponent.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hermanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Hermanos pushes off an throws an elbow but Dan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Dan breaks from the clinch.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Dan keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermanos tries to clinch there but Dan circles away. #T4#
Dan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hermanos circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hermanos clinches up against the cage.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Dan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hermanos drives through and clinches with Dan against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermanos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Dan breaks the clinch.
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermanos as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollos Hermanos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hermanos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Pollos Hermanos!

Pollos Hermanos wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Hermanos walks into a left hand.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Handler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Hermanos wants to clinch
and Handler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Handler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermanos.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Handler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Handler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hermanos's half guard.
Handler slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos tries to roll over but Handler keeps him under control.#T1#
Handler throws a strike but Hermanos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
Hermanos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handler trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermanos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Handler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermanos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Handler has managed to get both his arms back between Hermanos's legs - danger averted.
Handler is stalling in the full guard.
Handler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Handler is controlling him.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving. #T2#
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hermanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermanos wants to stand but Handler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Handler wants to sweep here but Hermanos controlling him for the moment.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hermanos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hermanos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Handler is controlling him. #T3#
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handler pushes down on Hermanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos is not content to let Handler control the position.
Hermanos tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermanos's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos is trying to stand back up but Handler is controlling him #SUB#
Handler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hermanos is just riding it out for now. Handler eventually gives up the hold.
Handler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hermanos's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Handler trying to pass the guard but Hermanos defending well.
Hermanos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hermanos wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hermanos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Handler is controlling him. #SUB2#
Hermanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.
Handler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hermanos misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.
Handler can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Handler blocks it.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Handler blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land. #TD#
Handler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Handler trying to mount his opponent but Hermanos defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler lands strikes from half guard.
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Jacob Handler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler wants to control but Hermanos is keeping him busy.
Handler wants to free his trapped foot but Hermanos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hermanos reverses the position - he's now on top in Handler's guard.
Hermanos looking to pass the guard.
Handler has Hermanos pulled in close to control his posture.
Hermanos tries to stand but Handler is controlling from the bottom.
Hermanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hermanos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hermanos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Handler eats them both and turns towards Hermanos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hermanos fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hermanos wants to clinch but Handler slips to the side
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Handler circles away.
Hermanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Handler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Handler duly obliges. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Handler counter with a right hand.
Hermanos loads up on a big right hand but Handler slips the punch.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Hermanos moves in looking to clinch but Handler pushes him off.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler is having none of it.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler cracks a nice hook into Hermanos's ribs.#TD#
Handler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hermanos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Handler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hermanos to the mat! Hermanos manages to get full guard.

Hermanos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Hermanos tries to clinch up.
Jacob Handler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hermanos.
Handler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Handler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Handler keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Handler moves out of range.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hermanos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Handler.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Hermanos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos tries to clinch up
and Handler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hermanos thinking.
Hermanos misses with an uppercut.
As Hermanos tries to get set, Handler tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermanos manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Handler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Hermanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hermanos is trying to control Handler's posture but Handler avoids it.
Hermanos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Handler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Hermanos has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hermanos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermanos.
Handler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hermanos trying to control the position.
Hermanos keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
Handler postures up.
Handler passes Hermanos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hermanos is looking to escape.
Hermanos trying to control but Handler postures up.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Handler is controlling him well.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hermanos is trying to stand. #T2#
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hermanos can't escape the position.
Handler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Handler controlling his opponent.
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Handler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Handler wants to control the pace but Hermanos is squirming around nicely.
Hermanos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Handler won't let Hermanos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Handler trying to control but Hermanos is having none of it.
Hermanos trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Handler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hermanos tries to reverse the position but Handler maintains control.
Handler lands a big shot there that rocks Hermanos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hermanos can't escape the position.
Hermanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handler is landing with some decent strikes but Hermanos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hermanos is rocked!
Handler looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hermanos covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
A very excited looking Jacob Handler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Hermanos moves his leg out of the way.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Egyptian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Hermanos avoids them all with ease.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Egyptian.#CL2#
Hermanos has closed the distance and engaged Egyptian in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hermanos as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Hermanos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Hermanos rushes Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Hermanos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Egyptian.#CL2#
Hermanos gets a clinch.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Egyptian tries to work over Hermanos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Hermanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Hermanos prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egyptian as Hermanos tries to tie him up.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks it.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian gets through Hermanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hermanos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian has Hermanos pushed against the cage.
Hermanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
Hermanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermanos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Hermanos darts in and clinches Egyptian up against the cage.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hermanos blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.#T1#
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Egyptian blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Hermanos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hermanos pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian pushes Hermanos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hermanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermanos.
Hermanos is looking to control Egyptian's arms but Egyptian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hermanos has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermanos.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Hermanos is breathing heavily.
Egyptian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermanos.
Hermanos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian avoids a wild elbow strike from Hermanos.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Egyptian lands a right hand.
Egyptian misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.#T3#
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Egyptian - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian is pushing Hermanos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian crunches a lovely knee into Hermanos's ribcage.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards. #T4##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Egyptian is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Egyptian misses its target.
Hermanos walks into a stiff left hand from Egyptian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Egyptian and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Hermanos lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Egyptian scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Hermanos managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian. #BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
A short right from Egyptian on the inside.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermanos avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermanos is defending well for now.
Egyptian working Hermanos over with knees to the body.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Egyptian is blocking nicely.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hermanos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Egyptian's brow.
Hermanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.#T1#
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Hermanos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian is working Hermanos over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian looking to throw knees to the head but Hermanos is blocking nicely.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian takes an elbow to the temple.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Hermanos blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian has Hermanos pressed against the cage.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks with his arms.
Hermanos has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Hermanos clinches up with Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermanos stalling the fight.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Pollos Hermanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
Horus Egyptian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 102: Ilmarinen vs Shako
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Hermanos has Dan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dan avoids the elbow strike from Hermanos, against the cage.
Dan has Hermanos pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Dan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hermanos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Hermanos is trying to shake Dan off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dan won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Hermanos as Dan shoots in.
Hermanos is looking to clinch.
Dan with the counter takedown but Hermanos avoids it easily.#CL#
Hermanos drives through and clinches with Dan against the cage.
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!
Dan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermanos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dan .
Hermanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Hermanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dan is defending well for now.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sickwat Dan has been cut.
Dan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.#TD2#
Hermanos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hermanos to the mat. Hermanos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dan throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Hermanos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dan defends it easily.
Dan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hermanos's head.
Hermanos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermanos keeping full guard, as Dan tries to pass.
Dan trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Dan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hermanos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Dan stops Hermanos from standing up.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dan advances to half guard.
Hermanos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Dan seems content to control.
Hermanos is looking to control Dan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermanos avoid being mounted?
Dan is nestled in close to Hermanos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hermanos is trying to stand.
Dan trying to control from Hermanos's half guard. Hermanos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Dan won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
Dan wants to pass the guard but Hermanos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dan shoots in and bounces Hermanos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermanos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hermanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dan won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
Hermanos keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sickwat Dan 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hermanos sprawls well. He's pushed Dan 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermanos pinned against the cage. Hermanos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hermanos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hermanos closes the distance and clinches.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickwat Dan .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Dan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.
Dan is trying to pull guard but Hermanos has him pressed against the cage.
Dan jumps guard but Hermanos stands there with Dan around his waist. Dan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Dan avoids the damage to the body.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan goes for a takedown attempt but Hermanos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Dan is having none of it.
Dan shoots in and drives through. Hermanos sprawls well.#TD2#
Dan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hermanos taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Dan working the ground and pound from side control.#ES#
Hermanos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hermanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dan , pushing him back against the cage.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dan blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Dan is looking for a takedown.
Dan tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dan blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dan can do to turn this around?
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it.
Dan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermanos pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Hermanos throws a head punch that misses.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dan .
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Dan is blocking nicely.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Dan is trying to pull guard but Hermanos has him pressed against the cage.
Dan takes a shot to the head.
Dan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermanos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermanos cracks a nice hook into Dan 's ribs.#T4##TD2#
Dan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hermanos to the ground. Dan is now in Hermanos's guard.

Hermanos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pollos Hermanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sickwat Dan 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dan gets a takedown into half guard.

Hermanos kicks off Dan and gets to his feet. #CL#
Hermanos closes the distance and pushes Dan back into the cage.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Dan blocks with his arms.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Dan blocks it. #TD2#
Dan successfully pulls guard.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos wants to pass the guard but Dan is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermanos wants to get up but he can't break Dan 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Hermanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Hermanos stands up from Dan 's guard - Hermanos perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Dan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hermanos looking to control.
Dan throws an elbow that misses. Hermanos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dan 's guard. Nice move by Hermanos!#REVR#
Dan 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.
Hermanos postures up in Dan 's guard and throws a big left but Dan blocks it. #T2#
Dan wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Hermanos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dan , up you get!
Pollos Hermanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermanos moves in looking to clinch but Dan pushes him off.#TD2#
Dan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hermanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dan is working away from the top position though.
Dan prevents Hermanos from standing back up.
Dan throwing shots but Hermanos is blocking nicely.
Dan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sickwat Dan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos has a hand on Dan 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dan wants to control the pace but Hermanos is squirming around nicely.
Dan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hermanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermanos working to try and regain half guard.
Dan looking to control but Hermanos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dan landing strikes from the mount and Hermanos is in trouble! #T4#
Dan controlling the pace for now.
Hermanos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hermanos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hermanos is looking to get to half guard.
Dan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hermanos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hermanos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dan .

And that's the end of the fight!
Sickwat Dan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermanos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Hermanos moves out of range as Kruczek throws a body kick.
Hermanos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Hermanos drives through and clinches with Kruczek against the cage. #BC2#
Kruczek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruczek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Hermanos has closed the distance and engaged Kruczek in a clinch.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruczek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruczek digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.
Hermanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Kruczek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a jab-cross combination.
Kruczek misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Hermanos clinches up with Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruczek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hermanos pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruczek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kruczek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks with his arms.
Kruczek is trying to force a seperation but Hermanos has the dominant position.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Kruczek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermanos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruczek to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruczek misses with a low kick.
Hermanos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruczek manages to circle out of the way.
Hermanos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Kruczek tightens his grip and picks Hermanos up, before dumping him to the ground. Hermanos manages to land in guard.
Hermanos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruczek controls the pace.
It looks like Kruczek might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
Kruczek tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermanos is retaining full guard.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruczek manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos wanted to stand there but Kruczek had control of the position.
Hermanos 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.
Kruczek trying to keep a closed guard but Hermanos is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kruczek pulls Hermanos in close to prevent any damage.
Hermanos pushing down on Kruczek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hermanos is thwarting Kruczek's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruczek trying to control here.
Hermanos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kruczek wants to control but Hermanos passes into side.
Kruczek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kruczek wants to control but Hermanos postures up.
Kruczek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hermanos trying to control the action but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
Kruczek tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Kruczek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Hermanos decides to stand back up.
Kruczek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hermanos backs up against the cage. #CL#
Hermanos clinches.
Hermanos keeps control of Kruczek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Hermanos taking a breather.
Kruczek is trying to break the clinch but Hermanos is controlling him.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kruczek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruczek misses with a hook
and Hermanos counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruczek circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hermanos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kruczek, pushing him back against the cage.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hermanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Kruczek is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruczek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermanos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruczek is trying to force a seperation but Hermanos has the dominant position.
Hermanos leaning against his opponent.
Pollos Hermanos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruczek managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Kruczek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek wants to break free but Hermanos has control. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruczek. Hermanos shrugs it off though.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruczek circles away. #T1##CL#
Hermanos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Kruczek is trying to break the clinch but Hermanos is controlling him.#BC2#
Kruczek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Kruczek.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos wants to clinch.
Kruczek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruczek lands an overhand right.
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Kruczek circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruczek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruczek throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruczek wants to break free but Hermanos has control. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hermanos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Hermanos clinches.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruczek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.#BC2#
Kruczek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruczek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruczek lands a really nice looking cross but Hermanos seems unphased.
Hermanos tries to clinch up.
A combination from Hermanos does no damage.
Hermanos blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruczek. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruczek.
Hermanos misses with a low kick.
Kruczek jabs Hermanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Kruczek is avoiding it.
Hermanos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermanos misses the shot to the body.
Hermanos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruczek throws out the jab. #T3#
Kruczek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Kruczek finds it's target.
Hermanos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kruczek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hermanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruczek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kruczek misses.
Kruczek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hermanos takes a step back to recover.
Kruczek throws a big shot that misses.
Hermanos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Kruczek there.#T4#
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!
Kruczek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruczek moves out of range of the leg kick from Hermanos.
Kruczek slips under a jab from Hermanos.
Kruczek loads up on a big right hand but Hermanos slips the punch.
Hermanos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruczek manages to circle out of the way.
Kruczek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hermanos at a distance.
Kruczek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hermanos.
Kruczek throws a hook but Hermanos blocks it.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut. Hermanos saw that one coming.
Hermanos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruczek.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruczek tries to score with a low kick but Hermanos moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Kruczek.
Hermanos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hermanos throws a hook but Kruczek blocks it.
Hermanos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruczek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruczek keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruczek misses with a body shot. #CL#
Hermanos clinches up with Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kruczek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dionizy Kruczek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hermanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruczek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruczek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermanos blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruczek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.
Kruczek scores with a leg kick.
Kruczek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hermanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruczek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruczek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Hermanos is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.#CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermanos lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruczek. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
Hermanos walks into a straight right hand from Kruczek.#T1#
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruczek circles away.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruczek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermanos moves in looking to clinch but Kruczek pushes him off.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruczek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruczek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruczek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruczek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kruczek misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Hermanos clinches up with Kruczek and pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks it.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC2#
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermanos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruczek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kruczek tries to keep at a distance but Hermanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hermanos up against the cage.#BC2#
Kruczek manages to break the clinch.
Hermanos defending well as Kruczek loads up on a big left hand.
Hermanos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruczek.
Hermanos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut. Hermanos saw that one coming.
Hermanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruczek.
Hermanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruczek lands with a hook. Hermanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruczek. That snapped Hermanos's head back.
Kruczek throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Kruczek is avoiding it.
A big left from Hermanos misses.
Hermanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruczek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
Kruczek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kruczek misses its intended target.
Kruczek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hermanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruczek throws a jab when Hermanos was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruczek, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Kruczek.
A shot to the liver by Kruczek. Beautiful body shot.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek is having none of it.
Hermanos throws a low kick but Kruczek moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruczek. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermanos tries to clinch up but Kruczek circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Kruczek keeps it at a distance.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruczek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Hermanos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruczek cracks Hermanos 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!
Kruczek lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Hermanos has closed the distance and engaged Kruczek in a clinch.
Hermanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruczek avoids the damage to the body.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
Kruczek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hermanos is able to avoid easily.
Hermanos throws the left hand but Kruczek avoids the punch easily.
Hermanos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruczek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hermanos is looking to clinch but Kruczek is avoiding it.
Hermanos tries to clinch but Kruczek is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hermanos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pollos Hermanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hermanos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dionizy Kruczek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruczek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
Dionizy Kruczek took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Garcia digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.#CL2#
Hermanos rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermanos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hermanos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia is looking to control Hermanos's arms but Hermanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia tries to stall but Hermanos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it. #T1#
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos blocking some punches.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermanos.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Hermanos prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Hermanos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hermanos can turn it around.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from Garcia on the inside.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermanos controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hermanos as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Hermanos prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermanos's elbow. #T4#
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcia.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermanos blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Hermanos lands a nice knee to the body.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermanos looks winded!
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to stall.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pollos Hermanos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Hermanos's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Hermanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermanos lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Hermanos missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hermanos blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Hermanos.
Garcia is looking to control Hermanos's arms but Hermanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermanos.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Hermanos.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Garcia.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from Hermanos.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Hermanos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia wants to stall.
Garcia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermanos.
Garcia lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Garcia tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Hermanos gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Hermanos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Hermanos improves position.
Hermanos tries to stall but Garcia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermanos tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermanos's elbow.
Hermanos effectively controlling the action here.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Pancho Garcia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hermanos has managed to clinch.
Hermanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pollos Hermanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermanos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Garcia trying to stall but Hermanos improves his position.
Garcia can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T1#
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Garcia looking to stall.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia is looking to control Hermanos's arms but Hermanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the cage.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hermanos on the inside.
Hermanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Hermanos misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it. #T2#
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermanos landing knees to the head.
Hermanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hermanos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermanos looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia tries a body shot but Hermanos blocks it.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Hermanos avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia presses Hermanos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermanos's elbow.
Garcia slows down the pace here.
Hermanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Hermanos controls the action.
A hook to the body from Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Garcia taking a breather.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermanos's elbow.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermanos controls his hands.
Hermanos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermanos backwards.
Hermanos misses with a knee strike.
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hermanos throws knees to the body. #T4#
Hermanos trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Hermanos tries to tie him up.
Hermanos letting Garcia take a breather here.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Hermanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hermanos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Hermanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Hermanos tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Hermanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermanos throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pollos Hermanos.
I think Hermanos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: MMAHKI 54
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
The Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hermanos as he jumps to the side. #CL#
The Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Hermanos has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Hammer tries to pull guard but Hermanos won't allow it. #TD2#
The Hammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hermanos uses from the top position.
Hermanos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hermanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Hammer wants to control from the top but Hermanos keeps moving.
The Hammer landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hermanos 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#
The Hammer wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hammer is looking to control Hermanos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Hammer avoid being mounted?
The Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Hammer tries to get to full guard but Hermanos has control of the leg.
Hermanos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Hermanos trying to control from The Hammer's half guard. The Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Hammer is pulling down on Hermanos's head. It's preventing any offense from Hermanos, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
The Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermanos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Hermanos wants to control from the top but The Hammer keeps moving. #SUB2#
The Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermanos is aware though and is defending well.
The Hammer is trying to control the position but Hermanos postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammer seems keen to control Hermanos's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
The Hammer 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.
Hermanos looking to control. #T4#
Hermanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermanos looking to control.
Hermanos 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.
Hermanos wants to control the position but The Hammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hermanos 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Hammer trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
The Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark The Hammer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hermanos tries to avoid it but The Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hermanos to the ground. Hermanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hermanos's waist but Hermanos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Hammer off to one side. #TD#
Hermanos shoots in and bounces The Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
The Hammer is looking for a triangle but Hermanos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
The Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Hammer's guard.#T1##SUB2#
The Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermanos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermanos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermanos wants to get up but he can't break The Hammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hermanos lands a couple of digs.
Hermanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermanos is one step ahead there.
Hermanos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hermanos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Hammer's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hermanos tries to stand but The Hammer is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Hammer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hermanos is defending well. The Hammer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hermanos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! The Hammer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark The Hammer!

Event: MMAHKI 44
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Hermanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermanos ducks under a wild hook from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense.
Agnarr Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hermanos manages to avoid it.
Hermanos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermanos looks to land a left hand but Agnarr Jr moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.#BC#
Agnarr Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agnarr Jr missing with a left hand there. Hermanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hermanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Agnarr Jr's half guard.

Agnarr Jr pushes Hermanos off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermanos shoots in for a double leg but Agnarr Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.#T1#
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense.
Agnarr Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agnarr Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agnarr Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos closes the distance and clinches up with Agnarr Jr, looking for a takedown. Hermanos pushes Agnarr Jr against the cage but Agnarr Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agnarr Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Agnarr Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermanos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Hermanos gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarr Jr parries the strikes from Hermanos easily there. Hermanos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Agnarr Jr to escape.
Hermanos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Agnarr Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Agnarr Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Hermanos scoring with strikes but Agnarr Jr is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermanos content just to control the position here.
Agnarr Jr holds on to Hermanos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Agnarr Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Hermanos working for a guillotine from mount but Agnarr Jr is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Hermanos with shots to the head and body - Agnarr Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Agnarr Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Hermanos cracks Agnarr Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hermanos with good strikes from the mount here!#ES#
Agnarr Jr bucks up and throws Hermanos to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermanos.
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses
enabling Agnarr Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermanos manages to avoid it.#T4#
Agnarr Jr punishes Hermanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermanos misses with a double jab.
Agnarr Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarr Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Agnarr Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Agnarr Jr scores with a body shot.
Hermanos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Agnarr Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Hermanos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos slips under a jab from Agnarr Jr.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermanos has a takedown stuffed.
Agnarr Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermanos shoots for a double leg takedown but Agnarr Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hermanos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfin Agnarr Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Agnarr Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Alfin Agnarr Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarr Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarr Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hermanos ducks down to avoid it.
Hermanos blocks a jab.
Agnarr Jr sets himself, and Hermanos steps forward looking for the clinch! Agnarr Jr avoids it this time.
Hermanos shoots and misses
and Agnarr Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermanos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agnarr Jr tries to avoid it but Hermanos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agnarr Jr to the ground. Agnarr Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Agnarr Jr.
Agnarr Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermanos.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hermanos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Agnarr Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Agnarr Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Pollos Hermanos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarr Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Agnarr Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Hermanos pushes Agnarr Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos throws a push kick but Agnarr Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Agnarr Jr tries to bum rush Hermanos with a series of wild strikes but Hermanos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Agnarr Jr misses with a hook.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agnarr Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarr Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermanos's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Hermanos seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarr Jr tries to kick Hermanos off but Hermanos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hermanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agnarr Jr is just riding it out for now. Hermanos eventually gives up the hold.
Agnarr Jr is looking for a sweep. Hermanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermanos controlling the action here.
Hermanos is pressing down on Agnarr Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agnarr Jr is holding on for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Agnarr Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hermanos sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hermanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agnarr Jr swivels and escapes.
Agnarr Jr misses the jab.
Hermanos with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Agnarr Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Agnarr Jr scores with a body shot.
Hermanos wants to clinch up but Agnarr Jr keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Agnarr Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Agnarr Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Agnarr Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hermanos is out of range and Agnarr Jr settles back down.
Agnarr Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarr Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hermanos.
Agnarr Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hermanos slips the punch.
Agnarr Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hermanos. #TD2#
Hermanos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Agnarr Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Hermanos being controlled here momentarily.
Agnarr Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hermanos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alfin Agnarr Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agnarr Jr but Agnarr Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agnarr Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Agnarr Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hermanos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Agnarr Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agnarr Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Hermanos wants to counter with a clinch but Agnarr Jr pushes him away.
Agnarr Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermanos can do to turn this around?
Agnarr Jr moves out of range as Hermanos throws a body kick.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Agnarr Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alfin Agnarr Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollos Hermanos.#TD2#
Hermanos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agnarr Jr sprawls well initially but Hermanos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos stops Agnarr Jr from getting back to his feet.
Agnarr Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hermanos is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Agnarr Jr controlling the position well.
Agnarr Jr tries to roll over but Hermanos keeps him under control.
Agnarr Jr is controlling Hermanos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hermanos is nestled in close to Agnarr Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hermanos seems to be working for a kimura but Agnarr Jr defends the submission attempt.
Agnarr Jr is looking for a sweep. Hermanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agnarr Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermanos.
Agnarr Jr throws out a loose jab but Hermanos uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hermanos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Agnarr Jr's guard.
Agnarr Jr keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hermanos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarr Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Agnarr Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Agnarr Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agnarr Jr throws a shot from downtown. Hermanos moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hermanos takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Agnarr Jr breaks from the clinch.
Agnarr Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hermanos's shoulder, as Hermanos tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarr Jr lands a body shot.
Hermanos shoots in for a takedown but Agnarr Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Agnarr Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollos Hermanos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfin Agnarr Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermanos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfin Agnarr Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Agnarr Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfin Agnarr Jr!

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