PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Ernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spencer
vs
Ernandez

175 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Ernandez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer tries to clinch up but Ernandez circles away and keeps his distance.

Ernandez has closed the distance and engaged Spencer in a clinch.
Spencer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ernandez wants a takedown.
Ernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ernandez's efforts to push away.

Ernandez pulls Spencer into guard.
Spencer wants to stand but Ernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ernandez keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Ernandez won't let him.

Ernandez has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer stops Ernandez from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernandez lands a decent punch to the body there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ernandez is on top in guard.
Spencer wants to stand and escape but Ernandez is having none of it.
Ernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer looking to control but Ernandez passes into half guard.

Ernandez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernandez forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Ernandez wants to break free but Spencer has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spencer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Ernandez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spencer regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ernandez stands and steps away. Spencer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spencer feints and then cracks Ernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ernandez down.
Ernandez keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Ernandez. Ernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Richie Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Ernandez.
Spencer tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Ernandez throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Ernandez is avoiding it.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Ernandez's shoulder, as Ernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ernandez.
Ernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Ernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spencer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ernandez looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Ernandez looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
Ernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Spencer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer looking to throw knees to the head but Ernandez is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Ernandez blocks with his arms.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ernandez tries for a takedown but Spencer manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Ernandez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spencer throws a head kick that misses.
Ernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernandez avoids the head kick by Spencer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spencer.
Spencer leaves Ernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Spencer, looking for a takedown. Ernandez pushes Spencer against the cage but Spencer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spencer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to avoid it but Ernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spencer to the ground. Spencer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richie Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Ernandez.
Spencer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spencer throws a head kick but Ernandez moves out of range.

Ernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ernandez breaks from the clinch.
Ernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernandez is breathing heavily.
Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ernandez instigates a clinch.
Spencer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Ernandez is trying to drag Spencer to the mat but Spencer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spencer manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernandez won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Ernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ernandez with a nice head shot there.
Ernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cain Ernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cain Ernandez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ernandez instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ernandez.
Spencer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.

Ernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cain Ernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spencer throws a chopping leg kick but Ernandez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richie Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ernandez.
Ernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Ernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to avoid it but Ernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spencer to the ground. Spencer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richie Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Ernandez.
Ernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Spencer has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spencer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spencer prevents Ernandez from breaking the clinch.
Ernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Ernandez in his tracks for a moment.
Ernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.

Ernandez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spencer wants to stand and escape but Ernandez is having none of it.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cain Ernandez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ernandez is defended easily by Spencer.
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Ernandez with that takedown attempt.
Spencer is looking to slow Ernandez down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
Spencer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ernandez's head.
Ernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spencer.
Richie Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spencer scores with a nice body kick.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Spencer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Spencer.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ernandez shoots in for a double leg but Spencer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cain Ernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Richie Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richie Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.

Spencer clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ernandez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Ernandez!