PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razval Saraev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Saraev
vs
Hernandez

171 cm
27
171 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
186 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Razval Saraev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saraev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saraev defends it well.
Saraev misses with an uppercut.

Saraev pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Saraev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saraev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saraev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Razval Saraev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraev lands a left hand.
Saraev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saraev fails to land.
Saraev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saraev avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Still in the clinch, Saraev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saraev just leaning against Hernandez, taking a breather.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Saraev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saraev prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saraev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Saraev.
Saraev effectively controlling the action here.
Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saraev cracks Hernandez with a nice body shot.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Saraev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saraev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saraev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saraev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Saraev to work.
Saraev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saraev pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saraev scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez jumps guard but Saraev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saraev is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saraev down to the mat. Saraev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hernandez shoots in but Saraev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saraev.
Hernandez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saraev defends it well.

Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saraev's half guard.
Hernandez prevents Saraev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Saraev.

Hernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saraev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saraev has escaped and now he's on top!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saraev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Hernandez has his foot on Saraev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saraev works his way back into a safe position though.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razval Saraev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saraev misses with a body shot.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Saraev tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saraev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saraev misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Saraev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saraev.
Saraev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Razval Saraev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Saraev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saraev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Saraev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saraev defends it nicely.
Saraev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hernandez manages to circle out of the way.
Razval Saraev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saraev enables Hernandez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saraev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraev pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Saraev wants to sweep but no luck.

Hernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saraev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hernandez, into his guard.

Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saraev has passed into half guard!
Hernandez wants to control but Saraev is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
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. Saraev connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Saraev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Saraev.
Saraev lands with a punch from half guard.

Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Saraev's head to control him but Saraev postures up.
Saraev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saraev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saraev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Saraev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Saraev working Hernandez over with strikes.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Saraev is controlling well.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Saraev sits in half guard.
Saraev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saraev prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Saraev trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
Saraev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saraev not doing much here.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Saraev sits in half guard.

Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razval Saraev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Saraev.
And Hernandez tries to counter it with a takedown but Saraev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saraev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saraev misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Saraev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saraev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saraev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saraev to keep the fight standing.
Saraev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Razval Saraev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hernandez.
Hernandez wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saraev.
Nice body punch from Saraev - that landed with a thud.
Saraev tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saraev prevents it.
Hernandez is trying to drag Saraev to the mat but Saraev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saraev prevents the takedown attempt.
Saraev lands a right hand.
Saraev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saraev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saraev is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saraev down to the mat. Saraev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saraev clinches up against the cage.
Saraev lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.

Saraev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hernandez can't fight it off and eventually Saraev manages to take the fight to the floor. Hernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saraev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saraev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saraev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Saraev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saraev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saraev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hernandez working for a triangle but Saraev defends it easily.

Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saraev has passed into half guard!
David Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saraev lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Razval Saraev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saraev prevents Hernandez from improving his position.

Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Razval Saraev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saraev 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).