PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fernandez (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.

Tanner
vs
Fernandez

193 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tanner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanner showed some decent athleticism there.
Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Tanner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanner 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.
Tanner trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Tanner has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tanner is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanner to get the leverage.
Tanner controlling the pace.
Tanner trying to control from Fernandez's half guard. Fernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tanner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fernandez passes Tanner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.

Tanner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanner wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Tanner is defending well.
Tanner missing with punches from the bottom.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Tanner is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ray Fernandez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Tanner scores with a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Tanner throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tanner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fernandez is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.

Fernandez 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.

Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Tanner is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.

Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.

Tanner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to control the position but Fernandez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tanner is staying active underneath Fernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanner punching from the bottom.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez content just to control the position here.
Fernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
Tanner tries to hold on but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez throwing strikes here but Tanner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tanner wants to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Tanner is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoids the attempt from Tanner to control.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.
Tanner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into side control.
Tanner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fernandez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tanner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Fernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fernandez working away.
Tanner prevents Fernandez from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Tanner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fernandez gets full guard.

Tanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanner thows a big elbow that misses.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Tanner preventing the sweep.

Tyler Tanner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Tanner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Tanner won't allow Fernandez to pass to mount.

Tanner actively working from the bottom here.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandez sits in half guard.

Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tanner trying to control but Fernandez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanner makes his way to full guard, as Fernandez worked for a kimura.

Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.

Tanner is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Tanner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Fernandez from standing up.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanner pulls Fernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Fernandez.
I think Fernandez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fernandez!