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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hernandez (ranked 2761 p4p, 4027 weight class) and Leon Tatzber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Tatzber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Tatzber.
Tatzber tries to counter with a clinch but Hernandez shakes him off and moves away.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatzber slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tatzber leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatzber looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatzber stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatzber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez clinches.
Tatzber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Hernandez successfully pulls guard.
Hernandez is trying to keep Tatzber in close.
Tatzber tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Tatzber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatzber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatzber 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hernandez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatzber manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Tatzber keeps moving.
Hernandez wants to stand but Tatzber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatzber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatzber working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Tatzber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatzber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Tatzber is keeping the position.
Hernandez is pushing down on Tatzber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatzber is fighting to maintain full guard but Hernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Tatzber is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Tatzber shows good takedown defense.
Tatzber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatzber wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Tatzber with that takedown attempt.
Tatzber looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatzber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatzber wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tatzber. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
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 Cameron Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Tatzber keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez rushes Tatzber and presses him up against the cage.
Tatzber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tatzber jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Tatzber around his waist. Tatzber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatzber tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hernandez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tatzber won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatzber throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatzber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatzber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Tatzber from controlling successfully.
Tatzber stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tatzber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Tatzber is breathing heavily.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatzber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Tatzber circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatzber sprawls well. Tatzber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatzber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Tatzber.
Cameron Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Tatzber.
Hernandez tries to break free but Tatzber pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatzber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hernandez prevents it.
Tatzber wants to break free but Hernandez has control.
Tatzber is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tatzber is defending well.
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Tatzber sprawls well.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatzber defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Tatzber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatzber breaks the clinch.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatzber circles away.
Tatzber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tatzber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hernandez pushes Tatzber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatzber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tatzber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Tatzber.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatzber as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Tatzber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatzber tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatzber shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatzber, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Hernandez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tatzber has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez stalks Tatzber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tatzber's face. Tatzber staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Tatzber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatzber! But no joy.
Tatzber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Tatzber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hernandez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Tatzber!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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