PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lose Yoursellf. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hernandez
vs
War

200 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dark War!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
War shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
War shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
War throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hernandez's waist but Hernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing War off to one side.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark War.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from War. War gets slowly back to his feet.

Hernandez pushes War up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is pressed up against the cage. War has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hernandez down to the mat. Hernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed

and War counters with a single leg into guard. Hernandez didn't expect that.
Hernandez has his hands on War's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing War from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
War stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
War content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
War missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
War trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 wants to stand up but War is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
War tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.

Hernandez closes the distance and pushes War back into the cage.
War is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
War looks gassed!
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
War lands a knee to the body.
War jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. War gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hernandez rushes War and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wars head.

Hernandez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics War uses from the top position.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
War is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
War trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
War tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
War trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez seems keen to control War's posture.
War in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez stalks War and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into War's face. War staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
War tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.

Hernandez clinches up with War and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of War backwards.
Hernandez wants to break free but War has control.
Hernandez wants to break free but War has control.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but War avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hernandez jumps into guard, dragging War to the mat.
War trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

War drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick War off! War jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez pulls War in close to his closed guard and prevents War from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with War.

Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
War shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but War sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
War is breathing heavily.
War tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten War somewhat.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from War.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark War.

Hernandez clinches.
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent War's takedown attempt.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but War has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hernandez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
War prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but War is controlling him.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but War holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
War misses with a knee strike.

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 working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez wants to break free but War has control.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but War won't allow it.
War tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.

Hernandez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, War regains guard.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down War for as long as he can get away with.
War is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get up but he can't break War's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
War controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.

War is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
War is trying to keep Hernandez in close.
Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming War to the mat! War manages to get full guard.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.

Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! War is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and War manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into War's guard.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from War's guard.
War trying to strike off his back.
War has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from War, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for War on that attempt.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but War avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Hernandez both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but War circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
War misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark War.
Hernandez throws a lazy head kick

and War counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez is positioning himself well to prevent War advancing to mount.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from War.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for War on the ground.
War thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
War wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
War thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez shoots in but War avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
War looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but War persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by War which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from War.

Hernandez has War up against the cage in a clinch.
Miguel Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
War misses with a knee to the head.
War with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
War blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
War using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but War has double underhooks.

Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hernandez forces War back against the cage and clinches.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but War has the dominant position.
Hernandez wants to break free but War has control.
War prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
War fails to pull guard.

Hernandez breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
Dark War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. War sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
War with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
War with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but War holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez pressing his opponent against the cage.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Dark War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but War has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Hernandez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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