Stephanie Hernandez picks up another win on Mexico’s Independence day
September 17, 2023
Miami, FL-United State’s Stephanie Hernandez (4-1) made it two wins in a row defeating Combate Global’s newcomer Estefania Hernandez (4-1) by way of unanimous decision in the main event of this Saturday’s CG 2023 September 16: El Grito.
Also, in a potential fight of the year, Loxbey Montalvan (2-0) defeated Ivan Nunez (0-1) by submission and Alex Gonzalez (6-4) defeated Ramon Vizcarra (6-6) by way of rear naked choke in the first round.
Hernandez vs Rodriguez
Hernandez didn’t hesitate going right to the takedown a few seconds right after the bell rang taking her opponent to the ground, which is where for the most of the fight took place. She worked the ground and pound but a few seconds before the end of the round Rodriguez tried to get the arm bar. Hernandez escaped.
In the second right round, the fighters turned the page and remained on their feet, however the final chapter of the fight was a flashback to the first round. The fight finished with Hernandez working for the ground and pound and the decision was left to the judges.
Hernandez took the fight by way of unanimous decision.
In a potential fight of the night, Montalvan and Nunez went to war. The taller Nunez laid vicious high and low kicks, but Montalvan countered with flashy footwork and creative striking.
However, Montalvan took Nunez on multiple occasions of the fight and was the difference.
The fight went back-and-forth with both men delivering a phenomenal performance.
In the third round, Montalvan went for the take down worked the ground and pound. However, Nunez transitioned and gave his back to Montalvan, who landed the rear naked choke.
Gonzalez made a quick finish of Vizcarra. He landed a right hook that took Vizcarra to the floor where he landed shots and finding his way to land a rear naked choke of the in the first round.
CG 2023 September 16: El Grito Results
Alberto Montes defeated Adam Ortiz by way of D’arce choke in the first round at 2:09.
Yazmin Najera defeated Katherinne Machuca by way of unanimous decision.
Stephenie Hernandez defeated Estefania Rodriguez by way of unanimous decision.
Loxbey Montalvan defeated Ivan Nunez by way of rear naked choke at 2:08 of the first round.
Alex Gonzalez defeated Ramon Vizcarra by way of rear naked choke at 1:47 of the first round.