PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 433 p4p, 729 weight class) and Arturo Hernandez (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Prince McVicker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Prince McVicker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McVicker
vs
Hernandez

164 cm
30
141
19 - 9 - 0

172 cm
26
145
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
McVicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

McVicker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hernandez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arturo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker misses with a looping right.
McVicker takes one on the button.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez slips a jab from McVicker.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
McVicker feinted with a counter takedown.
McVicker misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
Hernandez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McVicker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hernandez misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot

and McVicker counters with a shoot takedown. Hernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
McVicker won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to control.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McVicker is controlling him.
McVicker lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but McVicker isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McVicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent McVicker advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
McVicker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McVicker manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding McVicker's attempts to control the action.

McVicker goes for an armbar but Hernandez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hernandez.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but McVicker sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker walks into a jab.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.

McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hernandez to the mat! Hernandez manages to get full guard.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker advances to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but McVicker is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez tries to kick McVicker off in order to stand up. McVicker Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McVicker wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but McVicker keeps moving and retains side control.

McVicker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hernandez, who protects the arm well.
McVicker working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control.

McVicker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McVicker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McVicker postures up.
McVicker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Hernandez has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker walks into a jab.
McVicker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.

McVicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McVicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hernandez tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is dominant here and he's now got Hernandez's back!
McVicker controlling from the back.
Hernandez trying to get back to his feet but McVicker is in full control for now.
McVicker controlling the position well here. Hernandez rolled but McVicker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?

That's two 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.
McVicker misses with an elbow to the head.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McVicker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McVicker is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
Arturo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rolls, trying to escape but McVicker keeps control of the position.
McVicker keeps control of the position easily here as Hernandez tries to buck him off.

That's four 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.
Will McVicker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McVicker is not going to allow Hernandez to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from McVicker.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hernandez.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but McVicker has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
A very excited looking Prince McVicker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.