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Event:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 09/03
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Dewire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
#CL2#
Hernandez gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dewire backwards. #T1##BC2#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dewire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dewire has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damjan Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Dewire tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Dewire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dewire counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez looks winded!#T2#
Hernandez wants to stand but Dewire is controlling the position.
Dewire is standing up over Hernandez. Hernandez looks to escape but Dewire dives into side control.
#SUB#
Dewire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dewire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dewire advances to mount.
Dewire controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Dewire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernandez is looking to escape.
Dewire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hernandez is trying to stand up.
Dewire content just to control the position here.
Dewire trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dewire has control of Hernandez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hernandez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dewire tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Dewire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damjan Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dewire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Dewire avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hernandez has Dewire up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dewire fails to pull guard.
Dewire is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. Dewire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dewire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Dewire avoids nicely.
Dewire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hernandez clinches. #BC2#
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hernandez clinches up with Dewire and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dewire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dewire tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Dewire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!#T1##SUB#
Dewire working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
Dewire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dewire working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dewire tries to control but Hernandez wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewire is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dewire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Dewire!
Michael Dewire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 04/08
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Ganiesh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ganiesh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ganiesh is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Hernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ganiesh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganiesh 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 Ganiesh off to one side. #CL2#
Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Ganiesh in a clinch.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Ganiesh successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez wants to stand but Ganiesh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ganiesh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Ganiesh won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ganiesh looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
Hernandez tries to stand but Ganiesh is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Ganiesh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hernandez is defending well. Ganiesh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hernandez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ganiesh celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dabur Ganiesh!
A very excited looking Dabur Ganiesh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Arthur slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Arthur should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Arthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez sets himself, and Arthur steps forward looking for the clinch! Hernandez avoids it this time.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Arthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arthur slips a jab from Hernandez.
Arthur tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Arthur gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch. #T1#
Hernandez lands a left hand.
#BC#
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Arthur feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Arthur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arthur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Arthur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Arthur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Arthur moves 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!
A slow jab from Hernandez misses its intended target.
Arthur slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.#CL#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arthur prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Hernandez jumps guard and drags Arthur to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arthur passes Hernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Arthur is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Arthur in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hernandez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Arthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Levion Arthur! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez throws a combination. Domizkic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Cruz Domizkic has been cut.
Domizkic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Domizkic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domizkic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Domizkic staying calm.
Domizkic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Domizkic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Domizkic stands up.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Domizkic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
#T2#
Domizkic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Domizkic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Domizkic slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
#CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Domizkic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Domizkic isn't so interested in that idea.
Domizkic advances position into side control!
Hernandez looks winded!
Domizkic is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Domizkic lands a nice forearm strike.
Domizkic is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Domizkic decides to stand back up.
Domizkic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Domizkic closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Domizkic won't allow it.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Domizkic keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domizkic is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Domizkic has the dominant position.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks.
Domizkic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks. #TD#
Domizkic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domizkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SUB#
Domizkic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
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. Domizkic connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Domizkic trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Domizkic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domizkic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Domizkic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
Domizkic lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Domizkic working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up. #T7#
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Domizkic.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Domizkic with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there. #T8#
Hernandez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Domizkic has taken his back!#SUB#
Domizkic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Domizkic controls the position.#T9#
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Domizkic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hernandez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Domizkic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Domizkic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R2##CL#
Domizkic forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Domizkic leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Domizkic drags the fight down to the ground.
Domizkic is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Cruz Domizkic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries to stand but Domizkic is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Domizkic looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domizkic working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Domizkic has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Domizkic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez tries to kick Domizkic off but Domizkic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domizkic slows the pace down in half guard.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Hernandez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Domizkic moves out of range.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Domizkic ducks under and follows up with a left that Domizkic also avoids with ease.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Domizkic.
Domizkic closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Domizkic pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Domizkic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Domizkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Domizkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Domizkic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Domizkic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Domizkic tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Domizkic manages to mount him!
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!#SUB#
Domizkic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Domizkic.#T5#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic lands a heavy elbow.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T6#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domizkic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domizkic lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T7##SUB#
Domizkic looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Domizkic working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domizkic lands with some strikes.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domizkic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!#T9#
Domizkic landing strikes from the mount.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Domizkic finish him?#SUB#
Domizkic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off. #SU#
Domizkic is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Domizkic is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Domizkic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Domizkic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Domizkic from controlling successfully.
Damjan Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Domizkic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Domizkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domizkic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship II
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sanders 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 scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like James Sanders has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Sanders shoots in.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Damjan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanders.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Sanders.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanders is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sanders sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sanders's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Sanders gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting. #CL#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Hernandez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sanders moves into full guard.
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Sanders pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Let's hope that Sanders has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Hernandez trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.#CL#
Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanders won't allow it.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Sanders has the dominant position.
Sanders has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD#
Hernandez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sanders clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sanders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sanders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanders.
Sanders controlling the position.#SU#
Hernandez stands up from Sanders's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.#CL#
Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damjan Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Sanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Sanders sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage. #CL#
Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Sanders is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Damjan Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sanders.#TD#
Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging Sanders to the mat.
#T1#
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems.
Sanders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Hernandez pulls Sanders in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanders from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
As Hernandez backs off Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Hernandez manages to avoid it all.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanders letting Hernandez take a breather here.#TD2#
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to escape back to his feet but Sanders uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
Sanders working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Damjan Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez looks to move to half guard but instead Sanders has passed into mount! Damn!
Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Sanders isn't that keen on the idea.
Hernandez tries to control Sanders's body but Sanders pushes him off. Hernandez squirms to his side and now Sanders has his back! #T4#
Sanders is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Hernandez just trying to survive but Sanders is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sanders biding his time, controlling Hernandez. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hernandez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hernandez for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damjan 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 20:18
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damjan Hernandez!
The defeated James Sanders had this to say: 'It was a war in there. I'm lucky enough to be going home tonight. I lost, and it's okay, because tomorrow we go again.'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship I
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sins. Sins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Sins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Sins has been cut.
A combination from Sins does no damage.
Sins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sins looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.#CL#
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Sins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Sins jumps guard.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Sins is keeping the position.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sins looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Sins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sins showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez is trying to keep Sins in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez wants to stand but Sins is controlling the position.
Sins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez pulls Sins in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Sins sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez lands with a right that hurts Sins. Sins looks to clinch but Hernandez throws a short knee that drops Sins. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Damjan Hernandez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Izback shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hernandez eats them both and turns towards Izback to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Izback shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Izback is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Izback in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Izback.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Izback postures up.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Izback passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Izback throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Izback tries to score with some ground and pound. Hernandez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Izback landing strikes.
Izback cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
A big shot lands for Izback! That's hurt Hernandez! Will he recover? Izback fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Backy Izback!
Our winner, Backy Izback, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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