PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Hierra (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.

Fleury
vs
Hierra

182 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hierra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleury slips a straight right by Hierra.
Hierra throws a looping overhand right but Fleury ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Hierra.
A shot to the liver by Hierra. Beautiful body shot.
Alessandro Hierra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hierra lands a body shot.
Fleury tries to move into range but Hierra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fleury misses with a takedown attempt - Hierra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hierra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fleury swinging wildly here.
Fleury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fleury looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fleury postures up in Hierra's guard and throws a big left but Hierra blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury is fighting to break Hierra's control of his arms but Hierra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fleury is in close to Hierra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hierra keeping moving, preventing Fleury from controlling successfully.
Hierra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fleury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fleury 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.

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.

Fleury 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.
Hierra is controlling Fleury's posture.
Hierra 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.
Fleury thows a big elbow that misses.
Hierra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleury postures up in Hierra's guard and throws a big left but Hierra blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fleury won't allow Hierra to sweep him here.
Fleury throws a big right hand that misses.
Hierra controls Fleury momentarily but Fleury frees himself.
Fleury preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Fleury will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hierra works Fleury's body with a nice hook.
Fleury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fleury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hierra finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleury's head.
A shot to the liver by Hierra. Beautiful body shot.
Fleury walks into a jab.
Hierra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fleury fails with a takedown attempt.

Hierra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hierra trying to control from half guard but Fleury is working away.
Hierra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hierra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fleury has hold of Hierra's hands but Hierra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hierra slips a nice elbow through Fleury's hands, connecting with Fleury's forehead.

Fleury is rocked!
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. Hierra connects with a nice short shot to Fleury's temple.
Oh Fleury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hierra lands with a punch from half guard.
Hierra slips a nice elbow through Fleury's hands, connecting with Fleury's forehead.
Hierra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hierra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hierra lands strikes from half guard.
Hierra is keen to just control but Fleury is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hierra lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hierra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hierra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Hierra connects with a nice short shot to Fleury's temple.
Hierra scores with a big shot! Fleury's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fleury! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Hierra!