PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cocteau Twins - Song to the Siren. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Hernandez

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 New York, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez with a hook.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez throws a one two combo.
Hernandez lands a head shot.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hernandez thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Hernandez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hernandez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hernandez lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Hernandez jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Hernandez works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hernandez tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hernandez duly obliges.
Hernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Jackson is rocked!
Hernandez digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez scores with a jab.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Jackson takes one on the button.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez lands a jab to the head.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernandez. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez with a jab.
Andrew Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Oscar Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Hernandez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Hernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hernandez.
Jab by Hernandez.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hernandez jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Andrew Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
Hernandez clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson moves forwards but Hernandez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Oscar Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a with a good body shot.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
Hernandez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30

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