PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes into the arena with The Eagles - Hotel Calafornia blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fernandez
vs
Romanov

186 cm
31
208 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

187 cm
29
212 lbs
23 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Merciless Gladiators

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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernandez is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Fernandez misses.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez connects with a body shot that sends Romanov's belly button to the back.
Romanov throws an off balance right hand

and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Fernandez trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fernandez.
Fernandez is looking to stall here but Romanov recovers full guard.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
Fernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Fernandez throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
Fernandez trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanov working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez stays in close to Romanov's body and controls the position.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Romanov is looking to stand up but Fernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov avoids a kick to the body.
Romanov misses with a low kick.
Fernandez lands with a right hand.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Oooooh!!! Fernandez has knocked Romanov down with a huge combo! Fernandez steps away and waves a wobbly Romanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Romanov is rocked!
Fernandez shoots in but Romanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
Romanov checks a leg kick.
Romanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fernandez clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Romanov tries to circle away but Fernandez has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miguel Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Romanov pushes him off.
Fernandez throws a body kick that misses.
Romanov lands a head shot.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.
Fernandez tries to land a front kick but Romanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Fernandez gets a clinch.
Fernandez throws a head punch that misses.

Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romanov as he avoids it easily.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
A combination from Fernandez does no damage.
Romanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Fernandez.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernandez's calf.
Romanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernandez is out of range.
Fernandez scores with a jab.
Romanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Romanov looks to land a body kick but Fernandez moved away.

Fernandez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses. Romanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernandez's guard. Nice move by Romanov!
Romanov wanted to stand there but Fernandez had control of the position.
Fernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romanov can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is controlling Romanov's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fernandez scores with a hook.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut. Romanov saw that one coming.
Fernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Fernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandez looks for the body kick but Romanov saw that one coming.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Fernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Fernandez misses.
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Fernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandez cracks Romanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Romanov blocking some punches.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernandez.
Romanov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Fernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Fernandez misses the jab.

Fernandez cracks Romanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Romanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fernandez finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Fernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Romanov moves out of range as Fernandez throws a body kick.
Romanov throws a nice head kick!

Fernandez cracks Romanov with a big right hand and Romanov goes down!
Romanov wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romanov has wrist control.
Romanov wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
Fernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romanov is letting Fernandez control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miguel Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Romanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with the ground and pound.
Alexandr Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fernandez prevents Romanov from escaping the position.
Romanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fernandez cracks Romanov with a big right hand but Romanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez grinds an elbow into Romanov's temple.
Miguel Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Fernandez controlling from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The strikes coming from Fernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Fernandez!
Miguel Fernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.