PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Armando Hernandez (ranked 2886 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Al Boleahi (ranked 2088 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Armando Hernandez
vs
Al Boleahi

172 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
27
157 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Armando Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Al Boleahi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. Al Boleahi backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Al Boleahi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hernandez!
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Boleahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Boleahi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Boleahi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Armando Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernandez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Hernandez crashes against the mat.
Al Boleahi is trying to buck Hernandez off.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
Al Boleahi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hernandez is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice forearm strike.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Boleahi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez working the ground and pound from side control.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Al Boleahi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Boleahi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Al Boleahi tries to escape but Hernandez is in control.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Boleahi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Al Boleahi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi tries to escape but Hernandez is in control.
Al Boleahi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Al Boleahi defending against the ground and pound.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Al Boleahi tries to escape but Hernandez is in control.
Hernandez working the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Boleahi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi defending against the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Al Boleahi is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Al Boleahi defends.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Al Boleahi to see if he's OK.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Armando Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Al Boleahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hernandez drops Al Boleahi with a right and a left! Hernandez comes rushing in but Al Boleahi regains his composure and manages to keep Hernandez in guard.

Al Boleahi is rocked!

It looks like Omar Al Boleahi has been cut.
Al Boleahi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Boleahi is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Al Boleahi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez postures up in Al Boleahi's guard and throws a big left but Al Boleahi blocks it.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Boleahi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Boleahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Boleahi is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez pushes down on Al Boleahi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Boleahi can do to turn this around?
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Boleahi's head.
Hernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Boleahi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hernandez throwing shots but Al Boleahi is blocking nicely.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Al Boleahi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Al Boleahi is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Al Boleahi dodges it nicely.
Hernandez stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Boleahi is looking to escape.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Boleahi defending well though.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Boleahi defending well though.
Al Boleahi is looking to escape.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jose Armando Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez with a hook.
Al Boleahi fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Boleahi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but Al Boleahi persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose Armando Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Al Boleahi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Al Boleahi.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Boleahi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Boleahi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Boleahi defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Al Boleahi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Boleahi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez goes for a double leg but Al Boleahi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Al Boleahi continues to drive forward.

Al Boleahi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Al Boleahi in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Al Boleahi there.
Hernandez tries to kick Al Boleahi off but Al Boleahi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Al Boleahi connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Armando Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Al Boleahi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Boleahi sprawls well initially but Hernandez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Al Boleahi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Boleahi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Boleahi looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Boleahi's head.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Al Boleahi dodges it nicely.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Al Boleahi is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Boleahi closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Al Boleahi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Al Boleahi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hernandez quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez tries to kick Al Boleahi off but Al Boleahi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Boleahi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Boleahi lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez tries to kick Al Boleahi off but Al Boleahi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Boleahi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jose Armando Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Boleahi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Al Boleahi connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Al Boleahi lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Boleahi stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Al Boleahi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Al Boleahi 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.
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. Al Boleahi connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Boleahi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hernandez tries to kick Al Boleahi off but Al Boleahi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Boleahi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Al Boleahi is controlling him well.
Al Boleahi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Al Boleahi.
Al Boleahi stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Al Boleahi working the head and body with strikes.
Al Boleahi works his way into side control.
Hernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hernandez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Boleahi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hernandez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is pushing Al Boleahi's head away, looking to escape. Al Boleahi manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Boleahi scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Al Boleahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Armando Hernandez!