PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Robinson (ranked 5173 p4p, 4212 weight class) and Daniel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Robinson
vs
Hernandez

177 cm
18
176
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
24
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgie Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hernandez closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.

Hernandez pulls Robinson into guard.
Hernandez is controlling Robinson's posture.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.

Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Hernandez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hernandez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Hernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hernandez content just to control the position here.

Hernandez has control of Robinson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robinson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Robinson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Robinson bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hernandez clinches.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robinson after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Georgie Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hernandez.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Hernandez pulls guard successfully.
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.

Hernandez cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez stalling.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
Hernandez is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.

Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez punching to the body, from the bottom.
Hernandez pulls Robinson in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hernandez.
Robinson wants to stand but Hernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Robinson.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
Georgie Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hernandez.
Hernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a nice combination. Robinson backs away looking to recover.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Robinson moves out of range easily.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hernandez decides to pull guard.

Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

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