PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alak Aksornpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aksornpan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thai National Anthem - "Phleng Chat Thai". Alak Aksornpan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aksornpan
vs
Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio

185 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
188 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alak Aksornpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a looping right hand.
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Aksornpan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aksornpan moves in looking to clinch but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio pushes him off.
Aksornpan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aksornpan blocks a head kick by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a head kick but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tried to score with a low kick but Aksornpan checks it.
Aksornpan misses with a double jab.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a leg kick. Aksornpan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aksornpan checks it well.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aksornpan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries a low kick but Aksornpan avoids it.
A punch combination from Aksornpan misses.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Alak Aksornpan has been cut.
Aksornpan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aksornpan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a leg kick. Aksornpan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Aksornpan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aksornpan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a hook
and Aksornpan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to land a leg kick but Aksornpan saw it coming and moves away.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands a really nice looking cross but Aksornpan seems unphased.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to chop away at Aksornpan's legs.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a low kick but Aksornpan avoids it.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to land a leg kick but Aksornpan saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aksornpan.
Some wild striking there from Aksornpan.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a sloppy body shot
letting Aksornpan counter with a right hand.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses.
Aksornpan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aksornpan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a hook but Aksornpan blocks it.
Aksornpan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lands with a kick to the temple. Aksornpan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a low kick but Aksornpan moves out of range easily.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aksornpan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alak Aksornpan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aksornpan checks it well.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a nice right hand.
Aksornpan misses with a double jab
and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses.
Jab, jab by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio - just one landing.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aksornpan stalks Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's face. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio staggers backwards, shaken.
Aksornpan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio swings for the body but Aksornpan moves out of range.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is looking to slow Aksornpan down with leg kicks.
Aksornpan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Aksornpan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aksornpan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio slips a jab and a cross from Aksornpan.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aksornpan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio obviously looking to wear him down.
Aksornpan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Left hook, right uppercut from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alak Aksornpan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aksornpan is able to avoid easily.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with a low kick but Aksornpan moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Nice uppercut there from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a hook to the body. Aksornpan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws out a leg kick but Aksornpan moves out of range and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio only half commits.
Aksornpan misses with a double jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aksornpan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio scores with a leg kick.
Aksornpan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aksornpan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alak Aksornpan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aksornpan dives in and grabs Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio pushes down on Aksornpan's head and hops out.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a wild body kick that Aksornpan sees coming a mile off.
Aksornpan misses with the combination.
Aksornpan misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a lunging right hand
and Aksornpan counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but Aksornpan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aksornpan checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Aksornpan clinches.
Aksornpan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries a knee to the head but Aksornpan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alak Aksornpan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws out a leg kick but Aksornpan moves out of range and Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio only half commits.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a leg kick.
Aksornpan misses with a few strikes there.
Aksornpan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aksornpan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aksornpan counters with a one-two to the body.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio dodges the punch combination from Aksornpan.
Sloppy strikes from Aksornpan. Those never looked like landing.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aksornpan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio . That's going to slow Aksornpan down.
Aksornpan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .

Aksornpan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Aksornpan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio looks to throw the jab but Aksornpan is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aksornpan will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio tries to work over Aksornpan's front leg with a kick but Aksornpan checks it.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aksornpan momentarily.

Alak Aksornpan's cut is getting worse.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio swats away the attempt to clinch by Aksornpan.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aksornpan's calf.
Aksornpan swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aksornpan ducks under a wild hook from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Alak Aksornpan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aksornpan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aksornpan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aksornpan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aksornpan counters with a left and a right that stings Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
A leg kick checked by Aksornpan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio .
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Aksornpan blocks the low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a front kick aimed at Aksornpan's knee but Aksornpan avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a single shot there.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Aksornpan scores with a four punch combination!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aksornpan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses with a low kick.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio misses the jab.
Aksornpan tries to clinch up but Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio loads up on a big right hand but Aksornpan slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio !
A very excited looking Juan Estaban Rivera Hernandez Del Cortijo Y Fabrisio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.