PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Striker (ranked 3929 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Angel Hernandez (ranked 443 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Striker
vs
Hernandez

225 cm
22
285
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
23
240
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solomon Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez jabs Striker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a combination
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a spinning back kick!
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Striker really felt that one!
Striker is breathing heavily.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hernandez. That one must have hurt.
Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Striker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hernandez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice calf kick.
Hernandez delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Striker throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez feints a counter leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Striker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Striker's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez works Striker's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Striker doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Hernandez.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Striker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Hernandez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Striker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Striker.
Striker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Hernandez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Striker takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez digs a good hook to Striker's body.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.
Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Striker's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Striker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Striker if he has to take too many more of those.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Striker's leg. Striker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Striker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Striker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez lands a head kick!
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Striker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Striker. Those never looked like landing.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Striker.
Striker backing away here, and Hernandez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hernandez lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hernandez lands a front kick.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Striker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hernandez cracks Striker with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Striker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Striker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Striker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hernandez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Striker will feel that in the morning.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice body kick from Hernandez.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez counters with a body kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Striker in the body.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Striker throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Striker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Striker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striker misses with a series of wild punches.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solomon Striker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
Striker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Striker misses with a wild combination.
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!
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Striker misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Angel Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Striker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Striker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Striker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Striker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Striker down.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hernandez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Striker. That did some damage!
A combination from Striker does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Striker down.
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Striker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Striker 's knee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Striker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hernandez - the referee stops the clock and Striker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hernandez. Striker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Striker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Striker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernandez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angel Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hernandez!
Striker tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez thumps Striker with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends Striker stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Striker shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushes Striker away with a front kick.
Striker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Striker avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Striker throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Striker does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Hernandez is looking to slow Striker down with leg kicks.
Solomon Striker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hernandez keeps Striker at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez!
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'.