PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayden OKeeffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OKeeffe comes to the cage accompanied by Hit'em Up. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carlos Hernandez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

OKeeffe
vs
Hernandez

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Real-Deal Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayden OKeeffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OKeeffe wants to clinch.
OKeeffe fails with the takedown.

Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OKeeffe's guard.
OKeeffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from OKeeffe.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but OKeeffe keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeeffe working a defensive guard here.
OKeeffe can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura here.
Hernandez is trying to control. OKeeffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OKeeffe won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
Hernandez is keen to just control but OKeeffe is a slippery customer.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OKeeffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.

OKeeffe is defending against the submission attempts here by Hernandez.
OKeeffe wants to get back to full guard but Hernandez has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hernandez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But OKeeffe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from OKeeffe!

Hernandez working for a triangle but OKeeffe defends it easily.
OKeeffe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! OKeeffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OKeeffe.
OKeeffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt

and OKeeffe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hernandez's guard now.
OKeeffe wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.

Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OKeeffe defends well.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
OKeeffe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but OKeeffe is one step ahead there.
Hernandez striking off his back but it's not causing OKeeffe any problems.

Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OKeeffe defends well.
OKeeffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OKeeffe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OKeeffe wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OKeeffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OKeeffe wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez has control of OKeeffe's left arm, preventing OKeeffe from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hayden OKeeffe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

OKeeffe tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
OKeeffe misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez throws a low kick but it's checked well by OKeeffe.
OKeeffe shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
OKeeffe stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OKeeffe sprawls well. OKeeffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that OKeeffe avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and OKeeffe counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayden OKeeffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Hernandez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeeffe pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez is trying to control. OKeeffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OKeeffe tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but OKeeffe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OKeeffe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Hernandez works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to control but OKeeffe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hernandez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but OKeeffe is having none of it.
Hernandez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OKeeffe?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hernandez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. OKeeffe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hernandez looking to control but OKeeffe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OKeeffe is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Hernandez.
Well Hernandez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Glass scores the fight for Carlos Hernandez!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Carlos Hernandez!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Carlos Hernandez!

Carlos Hernandez wins by unanimous decision!