Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1##CL#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Janjan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Janjan blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Janjan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez tries to stall but Janjan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Janjan.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodong Janjan.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Janjan backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan wants a takedown but no success here.
Janjan goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Janjan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Hernandez throws a jab when Janjan was well out of range.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Janjan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Janjan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Janjan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janjan with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.#CL#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janjan backwards. #TD2#
Janjan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Janjan manages to end up in side control.
Janjan in side control, throwing shots but Hernandez defends.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janjan with the ground and pound but Hernandez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hernandez is trying to keep Janjan in close.
Janjan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Janjan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Janjan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Janjan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hernandez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hernandez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hernandez! #REVR#
Janjan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan being controlled for a moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Janjan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Janjan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez digs a good hook to Janjan's body.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Janjan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janjan throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Janjan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dodong Janjan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Janjan controls the action.
Janjan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Janjan's ribs.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Janjan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Janjan counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janjan can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Janjan misses.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Janjan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Janjan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez cracks Janjan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Janjan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Janjan saw that one coming.
Janjan unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Janjan staying out of range there.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Janjan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez trying to control here.
Janjan looks to land a strike but Hernandez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Janjan throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janjan's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVR#
Janjan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Janjan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Janjan wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Janjan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Janjan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janjan throws a big elbow that misses.
Janjan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janjan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Janjan avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Janjan counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Janjan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Janjan's guard.
Janjan keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan looking for a sweep. Not yet Janjan, not yet.
Janjan managing to control the position. #T1#
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Janjan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Janjan landing strikes from the mount and Hernandez is in trouble!
Janjan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Janjan goes for an armbar but Hernandez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandez.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Janjan keeps moving. #T3#
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Janjan is retaining full guard.
Hernandez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Janjan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but Janjan is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Janjan is defending well.
Janjan is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Janjan is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez prevents Janjan from improving his position.
Dodong Janjan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Janjan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Guru vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy body kick from Bush
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
Bush seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hernandez scores with a hook.
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bush throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Bush moved out of range.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez lunges at Bush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bush's hand.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Bush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
Bush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Bush 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Bush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bush is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez sneaks back into half guard.
Bush is looking to advance position but Hernandez won't allow it.
Bush misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Bush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bush has Hernandez in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bush looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bush has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez takes a swing at Bush's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Bush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Bush persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Bush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez.#T1#
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Bush's defenses.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Bush.
Bush closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bush is looking to land body kicks.
Bush misses with the body kick
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Bush down. #T2#
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Bush attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bush manages to avoid it.
Bush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bush misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bush misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Bush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Bush shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bush takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Hernandez catches Bush right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Bush is rocked!
Bush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez with a jab.#T4#
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush tries to counter by clinching up but Hernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
Bush moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Hernandez.
Bush looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Bush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bush like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bush from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
After the fight, Mateo Hernandez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson with a hook.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez 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.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.#T2#
Hernandez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hernandez misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez 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.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hernandez tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A low kick from Hernandez misses #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mateo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head. #T2#
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Hernandez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hernandez scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.#T4#
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Inhanamoto
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Hernandez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Hernandez throws a counter high kick but Rodrigues was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Hernandez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with Hernandez's head.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Rodrigues with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hernandez swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range. #T3#
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
A left lands for Hernandez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. #T4#
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Hernandez jabs Rodrigues to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Hernandez cracks Rodrigues with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
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!
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hernandez down with leg kicks.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Hernandez shakes it off.#T1#
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez throwing a counter right hand but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Hernandez sizes up Rodrigues with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernandez!
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Rodrigues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernandez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mateo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodrigues off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Hernandez seems unphased.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Hernandez cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Rodrigues both land. Nice combination.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigues will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez with a hook.
Rodrigues 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.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hernandez moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Rodrigues's defenses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigues motions for Hernandez to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Rodrigues's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.#T3#
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Rodrigues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hernandez moved away.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Hernandez checks the leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigues blocks the low kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
A cross from Hernandez lands.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Holl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Holl.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez just manages to avoid it.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Holl. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hernandez looks for the body kick but Holl saw that one coming.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holl is able to avoid easily.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Holl clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holl cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Hernandez moved away.#T1#
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl slips under a jab.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. #CL#
Holl has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Holl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holl prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernandez avoids it.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl. #BC2#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Holl does it's job there.#T2#
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holl misses with a leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Holl.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.#CL#
Holl drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holl blocking some punches. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Holl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holl rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Holl throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holl tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holl checks a leg kick. #T3#
Holl scores with a head kick.
Holl misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Holl.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Holl moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Holl.
Hernandez tests Holl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Holl catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Holl catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Holl takes one to the side of the head.
Holl blocks a jab.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Holl feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Holl's leg. Holl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Holl avoids the punch easily.
Holl delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Holl checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holl jabs at Hernandez's body.
Holl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holl counters with a big head kick but Hernandez shrugs it off.
Holl avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Holl wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl checks a leg kick nicely.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Holl tries to clinch up.
Hernandez cracks Holl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Holl 's knee.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Holl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Holl scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Holl's shoulder, as Holl tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Holl.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Holl.
Hernandez punishes Holl's body with a nice straight punch.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
We've been informed that Hernandez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holl throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Holl wants to clinch.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Holl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Holl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holl jabs at Hernandez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Holl checks it
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Holl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
As Hernandez backs away, Holl returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holl takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Holl takes the fight into the clinch.
Holl tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Holl back against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holl blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Holl has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez. #T3#
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holl looking to throw knees to the head but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holl lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Mateo Hernandez has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Holl.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holl.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holl blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Holl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holl tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl slips under a jab from Hernandez.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Holl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holl misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holl's knee momentarily.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holl loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez throws a counter combo.
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 Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateo Hernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Holl is out of range.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Holl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hernandez jabs Holl right on the nose. Holl blinks but takes it well.
Holl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holl fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a one two! Holl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Holl looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Holl is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it. #T1#
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Holl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hernandez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez cracks Holl with an open hand slap.
Holl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Holl checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Holl's head back.
Holl takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Holl.
Holl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez defending well as Holl loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Holl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Holl avoids it.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Holl's ribs.
Holl avoids a kick to the body.
Holl takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Holl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Holl has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Holl working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holl throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike from Holl.
Holl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Holl.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Holl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Hernandez presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holl misses with the head strike.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Holl manages to get underhooks.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with the head strike. #T4#
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Hernandez in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Holl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Holl.
Hernandez tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Holl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Holl both land. Nice combination.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
A less than humble Mateo Hernandez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chang feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Chang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Chang misses.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chang slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Chang walks into a jab.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a few strikes there.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Chang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Chang misses.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Chang.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang scores with a punch to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Tommy Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#T1#
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands the left hand.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Chang throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Chang.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a series of strikes that have Hernandez backpedaling.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chang has time to react.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.#T3#
Chang 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.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chang checks a leg kick.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Chang.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Chang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Chang avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Chang throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Chang takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chang is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Chang thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chang momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Chang checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang slips a jab from Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Chang misses.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Chang's legs.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hernandezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chang's head.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Chang.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez with a hook.#T4#
Chang misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Chang feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Mateo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang 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 Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateo Hernandez!
After the fight, Mateo Hernandez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Hammerstein avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Hammerstein with a series of wild strikes but Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez misses with a hook.#TD2#
Hernandez gets caught napping as Hammerstein dives in and scores a takedown. Hernandez manages to retain guard.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hammerstein has gone for a leg lock! Hernandez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerstein's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hammerstein has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammerstein is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hammerstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hammerstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.#SUB2#
Hammerstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hammerstein working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hammerstein looks to move to half guard but instead Hernandez has passed into mount! Damn!
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein working to try and regain half guard.
Hammerstein regains half guard.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hammerstein gets full guard.
Hammerstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerstein wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hammerstein there!
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammerstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammerstein is pressing down on Hernandez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hammerstein keeps moving.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Hammerstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hammerstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammerstein.
Hammerstein wants to clinch.
Hammerstein is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Hammerstein.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammerstein feints the counter takedown.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Hammerstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammerstein scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hammerstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hammerstein throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammerstein's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVR##SUB2#
Hammerstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into side control.
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hammerstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerstein tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hernandez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hammerstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez trying to control but Hammerstein is having none of it.
Hammerstein is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammerstein is working to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hernandez prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammerstein can do to turn this around?
Hammerstein manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Hammerstein wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hammerstein there!
Hammerstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hammerstein manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hammerstein tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerstein is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammersteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jerry Hammerstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hammerstein 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.
Hammerstein slips nicely into half guard.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hammerstein keeps him under control.
Hammerstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Hammerstein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but Hernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hammerstein to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for a kimura here but Hernandez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hammerstein's guard. #T2#
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hernandez has picked Hammerstein up and slammed him! Hammerstein can't keep hold of the triangle and Hernandez manages to pass to side control!
Hammerstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hammerstein tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hammerstein trying to get back to full guard but Hernandez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hammerstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammerstein gets back to half guard.#T3#
Hammerstein tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hernandez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hammerstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hammerstein gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hammerstein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hernandez has passed into half guard!
Hammerstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jerry Hammerstein has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hammerstein actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hernandez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hammerstein.
Hernandez takes a little break here. Hammerstein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

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 Mateo Hernandez.
Well Hernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Soest in his tracks.
Van Soest shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Van Soest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Van Soest prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Van Soest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Van Soest is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Soest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Soest thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Van Soest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Van Soest is controlling well.
Van Soest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Soest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Ground and pound from Van Soest.
Van Soest misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Van Soest trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Soest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Soest throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely. #T3#
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Van Soest tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Van Soest misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Soest as he connects with a hook.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Soest digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Van Soest tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Van Soest feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Soest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Van Soest misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez slips a straight right by Van Soest.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Soest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Van Soest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Van Soest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Soest ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Soest.
Hernandez takes a swing at Van Soest's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Soest moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Soest throws a leg kick
and Van Soest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Van Soest digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Van Soest ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez punishes Van Soest's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Van Soest saw that one coming.
Hernandez swings for the body but Van Soest moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Van Soest slips under a jab.
Van Soest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Soest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.#T2#
Van Soest fails with the takedown.
Hernandez throws a hook but Van Soest avoids it easily.
Van Soest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. #TD#
Van Soest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Soest trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Van Soest scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Hernandez regains half guard, as Van Soest was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hernandez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez controlling Van Soest's posture.
Kelly Van Soest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Soest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez is controlling Van Soest's posture.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Van Soest controlling him for the moment.
Van Soest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Soest throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Van Soest dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez stuns Van Soest with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Soest throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Soest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.
Van Soest defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Van Soest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Van Soest tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Soest's head.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Van Soest with a series of wild strikes but Van Soest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Soest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Van Soest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Van Soest counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Soest.
Van Soest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Van Soest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Soest trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Soest is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez. #TD#
Van Soest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Van Soest getting side control.#T3#
Van Soest wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Soest scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Soest lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Soest tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
Van Soest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Soest wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Van Soest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Van Soest working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Van Soest throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Van Soest working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Soest.
Van Soest scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly Van Soest clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Soest misses with a hook to the body
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Soest tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez cracks Van Soest with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Soest pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range and Van Soest settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hernandez as he connects with a hook.
Hernandez scores with a jab.
Van Soest closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Van Soest pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
We've been informed that Hernandez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Van Soest's body.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Soest was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.#T1#
Van Soest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Van Soest's shoulder, as Van Soest tries to avoid the shot.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Van Soest tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Van Soest throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Van Soest misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Soest. That's going to slow Hernandez down.
No joy there for Van Soest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Soest does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Van Soest moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Van Soest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Soest throws out the jab.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Soest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Soest moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Van Soest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Soest avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Van Soest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Soest thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Soest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Van Soest slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Van Soest moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Soest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Van Soest does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Van Soest - just one landing.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Soest manages to avoid it.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Van Soest moved out of range.
Van Soest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez. #T4#
Van Soest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Soest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Soest lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Van Soest moves away and avoids it.
Van Soest lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Van Soest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Soest.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Soest drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Soest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Van Soest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Van Soest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Soest.
Van Soest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Soest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Van Soest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Soest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Soest jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Van Soest ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Soest.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Van Soest defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Van Soest shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hernandez throws a jab when Van Soest was well out of range.
Van Soest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Soest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Van Soest.
Van Soest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Soest feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Van Soest uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Hernandez misses with a right hand #TD#
and Van Soest decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Soest lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Van Soest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Soest looking to sit in guard and control but Hernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Van Soest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Soest 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Soest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Van Soest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Soest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Van Soest!
Kelly Van Soest is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kelly Van Soest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hooez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Hooez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hooez not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hooez is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hooez stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hooez passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hooez seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hooez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hooez slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hooez wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Hooez's head but Hooez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooez avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hooez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hooez slips a jab from Hernandez.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooez fails to land the takedown.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Hooez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Hooez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez gets full guard.
Hernandez is pulling down on Hooez's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hooez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Hooez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooez.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hooez tries to pass.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Hooez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hooez is controlling well.
Hernandez is not content to let Hooez control the position.#SUB2#
Hooez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well.
Hooez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez prevents Hooez from taking his back.#SUB2#
Hooez goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Hernandez turns into him and now he's in Hooez's guard.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hooez managing to control the position.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into half guard.
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 Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hooez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hooez wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hooez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hernandez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hooez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hooez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hernandez reverses the position - he's now on top in Hooez's guard. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hooez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hooez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez trying to control but Hooez is working from the bottom.
Hooez trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Hooez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Hooez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Hooez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Hooez avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hooez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hooez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hernandez's guard.
Hooez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hooez is looking to advance position but Hernandez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 003
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
Nice cross by McGee.
Hernandez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from McGee misses. #T1#
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a jab.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGee there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGee throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez misses with a hook.#T3#
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hernandez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee lands with a cross.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee walks into a left hand.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #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!
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
McGee throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hernandez moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez checks a low kick from McGee.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McGee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hernandez has got the better of the exchanges.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee throws a counter combo.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
McGee lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Hernandez throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGee connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee misses with a straight left. #T3#
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
McGee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hernandez with a hook.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
McGee slips under a jab from Hernandez.
McGee defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
McGee lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee keeps Hernandez at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez swings for the body but McGee moves out of range. #T4#
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
McGee connects with a jab.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McGee throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jimmy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hernandez tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee lands with a slapping head kick.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Hernandez throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
McGee ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a right hand.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGee! But no joy.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez slips under a jab from McGee.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez takes one to the side of the head.
McGee thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hernandez takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
McGee misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGee works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
McGee slips a jab from Hernandez.
McGee takes one on the button.
Hernandez jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Sanitario closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Sanitario pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanitario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanitario off to one side.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanitario looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sanitario connects with a jab.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanitarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Sanitario is breathing heavily.
Hernandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanitario.
Sanitario is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Sanitario is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Sanitario wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Sanitario controls the action.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hernandez.
Sanitario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez cracks Sanitario with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Sanitario misses with a straight right.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Sanitario knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanitario on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanitario misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is controlling Sanitario's trapped leg to prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Hernandez is pressing down on Sanitario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Sanitario with that takedown attempt.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Sanitario avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
Sanitario drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sanitario gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez is trying to control but Sanitario passes into side control!
Sanitario working the strikes but Hernandez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB##T2#
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanitario wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Sanitario trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanitario is retaining full guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Sanitario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanitario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario landing with the ground and pound.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanitario slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanitario.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.#T3#
Hernandez wants to control the position but Sanitario says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hernandez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Sanitario is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanitario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sanitario's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanitario, at least for the moment.
Sanitario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.

Event: RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Raven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raven misses with a body shot.
Raven fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Raven avoids them all with ease.
Raven throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernandez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Raven connects with a looping right hand.
Hernandez throws a series of strikes that have Raven backpedaling. #T1#
Raven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Raven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernandez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Raven's ribs.#TD#
Raven gets the takedown into side control.
Raven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. #SUB#
Raven has hold of Hernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hernandez seems comfortable defending it but Raven has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Raven couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zane Raven!
Zane Raven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Sadrano throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Sadrano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donk. Hernandez catches Sadrano right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Sadrano throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Sadrano.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Sadrano's body. Sadrano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez 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.
Sadrano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Sadrano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadrano tries a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez is wise to it.
Sadrano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Sadrano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sadrano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadrano.
Sadrano wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Sadrano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Sadrano is looking to land body kicks.
Hernandez with a jab.
Sadrano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Sadrano shakes it off.
Sadrano looks to throw a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadrano looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Sadrano misses with a low kick.
Sadrano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sadrano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Sadrano.
Sadrano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadrano doesn't seem phased though.
Sadrano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sadrano slips under a jab.
A head kick by Sadrano misses
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sadrano moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadrano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sadrano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez checks the leg kick.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Sadrano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadrano throws a low kick, looking for Hernandez's leg but Hernandez calmly moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Sadrano
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sadrano throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sadrano.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sadrano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sadrano doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Sadrano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sadrano doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Sadrano moves away and avoids it.
Sadrano defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Sadrano tries to counter with a clinch but Hernandez shakes him off and moves away.
Sadrano throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sadrano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sadrano.
Sadrano misses with a kick to the body
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Sadrano's head but Sadrano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sadrano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hernandez feints a jab promting Sadrano to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sadrano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sadrano tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Sadrano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sadrano throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadrano moves away.
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sadrano.#T1#
Jab by Hernandez.
Sadrano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Sadrano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sadrano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Sadrano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadrano can do to turn this around?
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Sadrano's ribs.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Sadrano.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Sadrano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sadrano is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadrano. #T2#
Hernandez scores with a shot to the body.
Sadrano wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Sadrano is out of range.
Sadrano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez cracks Sadrano with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadrano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Sadrano moved out of range nicely.
Sadrano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hernandez blocks it well.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Sadrano moves into the clinch.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadrano connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mateo Hernandez has been cut.#T3#
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadrano.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sadrano lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike from Sadrano.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sadrano trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadrano.
Sadrano misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sadrano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sadrano.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sadrano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadrano controls his hands. #T4#
Sadrano pushes off an throws an elbow but Hernandez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadrano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sadrano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadrano misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Sadrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sadrano misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sadrano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sadrano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadrano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateo Hernandez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Sadrano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Sadrano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadrano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadrano is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadrano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadrano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sadrano tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Sadrano connects with a solid leg kick.
Sadrano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sadrano - that will leave a mark!
Sadrano scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Sadrano tries to land a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sadrano counters with a leg kick.
Arelvam Sadrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sadrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Sadrano tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mateo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadrano throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sadrano misses with the body kick
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadrano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez lands a jab to Sadrano's midsection.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Sadrano.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadrano connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.#T3#
Hernandez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez punishes Sadrano's body with a nice straight punch.
Sadrano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sadrano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez.
Sadrano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Sadrano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Sadrano.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sadrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Hernandez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sadrano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sadrano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hernandez's face.
Sadrano prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez dodges an elbow strike from Sadrano. #BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and Sadrano counters with a low kick, right behind Hernandez 's knee.
Sadrano ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Sadrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sadrano throws a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Sadrano misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hernandez scores with a hook.
A head kick by Sadrano misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadrano is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
A very excited looking Mateo Hernandez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RSE 25: Impossible Brutality
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ljung on the side of the head.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kent Ljung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ljung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Ljung scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Ljung.
Hernandez moves out of range as Ljung strikes.
Hernandez 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.
Ljung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Ljung.
Ljung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ljung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Ljung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ljung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez 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.
A low kick from Ljung is predictable there
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ljung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Ljung throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ljung moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Ljung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ljung eats them both and turns towards Hernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ljung with the inside leg kick.
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!
The fighters circling - Ljung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Ljung didn't see that one coming.
Ljung lands a high kick! #T2#
Hernandez thuds his right hand into Ljung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Ljung is rocked!
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ljung.
Ljung is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Ljung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ljung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ljung seems to have recovered his senses.
Ljung thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Ljung throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ljung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Ljung moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Ljung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ljung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Ljung ducked under it nicely.
Ljung is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ljung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ljung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ljung at a distance.
Hernandez stuns Ljung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Ljung moves out of range.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ljung.
Hernandez with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Ljung.#T4#
Ljung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Ljung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ljung throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Ljung slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Ljung does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hernandez backs off Ljung throws a huge counter combo but Hernandez manages to avoid it all.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ljung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ljung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ljung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ljung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ljung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ljung throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Ljung misses with a looping left.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mateo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ljung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ljung throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
Ljung misses with a hook to the body
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ljung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ljung tries to land a leg kick but Hernandez saw it coming and moves away.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Ljung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez connects with a right hand. Ljung shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ljung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Ljung's ribs.
Ljung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Ljung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Ljung fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Hernandez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ljung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent Ljung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ljung lands a head kick. Hernandez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ljung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Ljung tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernandez checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Ljung lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljung lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick from Ljung lands but Hernandez takes it in his stride.
Ljung misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
Hernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ljung.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hernandez.
Ljung tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljung lands a two punch combo.
Hernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ljung connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ljung. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ljung has time to react.#KD#
Hernandez cracks Ljung with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ljung looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez swings for the body but Ljung moves out of range.
Ljung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Ljung.
Ljung misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ljung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ljung doesn't seem bothered though.
Ljung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ljung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez with a nice cross.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Ljung tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Ljung's head back.
Ljung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ljung manages to avoid it.
Ljung misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Ljung throws a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Hernandez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ljung! He's out on his feet! Hernandez rushes in and drops Ljung with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RSE 18: Dawn Of Madness
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourov.
Kourov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kourov tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Kourov missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kourov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Kourov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kourov's head backwards.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Kourov's defenses.
Kourov is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Kourov missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kourov throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Kourov scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kourov misses.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Kourov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kourov misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Kourov is rocked!#T1#
Kourov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Kourov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kourov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez scores with a counter punch that sends Kourov to the canvas! Hernandez smells blood - he's punishing Kourov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kourov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Vino Kourov stepped up to the mic, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.

Event: RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Mickey throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mickey tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey walks into a left hand.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Mickey.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Mickey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez dips to his left and cracks Mickey with an uppercut!
Mickey takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Mickey is rocked!
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mickey.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Mickey's body. Mickey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mickey. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Mickey lands a head shot.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Good shot there by Mickey.
Mickey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Mickey's head back.
Mickey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mickey's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mickey cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mickey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.#CL2#
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Mickey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mickey lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mickey tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mickey.
Hernandez misses with some punches. #T3#
Mickey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mickey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Mickey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mickey blocks an uppercut.
Mickey tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Mickey back against the cage.
Mickey lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mickey controlling the action here for a moment.
Mickey blocking some punches. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Mickey.
A short left from Mickey.
Mickey pressing his opponent 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!
Mickey misses with the head strike.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey blocking some punches.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mickey catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Mickey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mickey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mickey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
Hernandez lands a head shot.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mickey doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mickey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Mickey lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mateo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mickey.
Hernandez throws a jab when Mickey was well out of range.
Mickey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mickey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mickey throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mickey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Mickey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Mickey cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Mickey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mickey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mickey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Mickey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
Mickey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Mickey lands with a straight right. Hernandez didn't see that one coming.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Mickey walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
Mickey staying out of range there.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Hernandez takes one on the button.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Mickey.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Mickey ducks under and follows up with a left that Mickey also avoids with ease.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mickey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mickey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mickey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mickey misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Mickey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gage Mickey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3##CL2#
Mickey instigates a clinch.
Mickey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mickey fails to land.
Mickey digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mickey lands a left hand.
Gage Mickey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Mickey - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Mickey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Mickey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mickey.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Mickey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
A short right from Mickey on the inside.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mickey.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Mickey taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mickey.
Mickey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Mickey stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Good body shot from Mickey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Mickey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Mickey can't find room to land a body shot as Hernandez controls the action. #T3#
Mickey lands a left hand.
Mickey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mickey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
Mickey is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns Mickey into the cage.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mickey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mickey lands a nice uppercut.
Mickey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Mickey tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez gets through Mickey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses with some punches. #T4#
Mickey pushes Hernandez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch.
Mickey wants to stall.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez is working Mickey over against the cage.
Mickey misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mickey digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mickey on the inside. #BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Mickey counters with a nice body shot.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Mickey misses with a left hand
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Mickey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Mickey instigates a clinch.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mickey controlling the action here for a moment.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Mickey taking a breather.
Mickey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mickey.
Hernandez pushes Mickey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but Mickey avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage. #T1#
Mickey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Mickey prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
A head punch on the inside from Hernandez fails to land.
Mickey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mickey backwards.
Hernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey tries a body shot but Hernandez blocks it.
Mickey scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Mickey slowing the pace effectively.
Hernandez tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mickey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mickey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey prevents a body shot from Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mickey lands a left hand.
Mickey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Mickey has Hernandez pushed against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Mickey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mickey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Mickey.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey looking to slow down the pace here.
Mickey misses with the head strike.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Mickey.
Mickey lands a nice shot to the body.
Mickey tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Mickey back against the cage.
Mickey lands with a left to the head.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mickey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hernandez as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey stalling the fight.
Hernandez letting Mickey take a breather here.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mickey is looking to control Hernandez's arms but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mickey has his back to the cage.
Mickey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
Mickey has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Hernandez tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Mickey scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Mickey controls his hands.
Mickey misses with a body punch.
Mickey working aggressively here.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hernandez as Mickey tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gage Mickey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R5#
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Mickey counters with a one-two to the body.
Mickey slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Mickey misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Mickey throws a right hand that misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Mickey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mickey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mickey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Mickey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mickey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mickey.
Mickey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mickey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.#T1#
Mickey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hernandez defending well as Mickey loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez throwing a counter right hand but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Mickey misses with a looping right.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Mickey misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Mickey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mickey misses with the combination. #T2#
Mickey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mickey misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mickey avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mickey.
Mickey scores with a jab to the head.
Mickey throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Mickey lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mickey looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Mickey throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Mickey with a series of wild strikes but Mickey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Mickey throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Mickey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mickey swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey lands with a right hand. #T4#
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mickey throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Mickey misses with an uppercut
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Mickey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Mickey's body. Mickey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mickey tries to clinch but Hernandez moves away
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and Mickey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mickey misses with a wild combination.
Mickey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Mickey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mickey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Mickey! Gage Mickey retains his bantamweight title!
Mateo Hernandez spoke after the fight, saying '5.85'.

Event: RSE 11: Let The Devil In
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Stalanburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalanburg dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Stalanburg tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stalanburg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venice Stalanburg .
Stalanburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalanburg fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stalanburg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stalanburg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Stalanburg didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Stalanburg tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Stalanburg .
Hernandez scores with a one two! Stalanburg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stalanburg misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stalanburg misses with a takedown
and Stalanburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Stalanburg is rocked!
Hernandez drops Stalanburg with a huge uppercut! Stalanburg drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hernandez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
A less than humble Mateo Hernandez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Three with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Three uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Three changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Three manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Three shoots in.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mazda Three.
Three gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazda Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Three shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Three misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a straight that turns Three's legs to rubber! Hernandez pushes forward with more strikes and Three goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
In his post fight interview, Mateo Hernandez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Fighter pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez swinging wildly here. #T1#
A head kick by Fighter misses
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fighter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez cracks Fighter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fighter falls backwards against the cage. Hernandez follows up with more strikes that drop Fighter to his knees. Hernandez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fighter! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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