PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dak Ho (ranked 4777 p4p, 6270 weight class) and Justin Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ho
vs
Fernandez

190 cm
19
144
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
134
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dak Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernandez is trying to maintain a safe position but Ho gets an underhook and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Ho prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.

Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dak Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ho clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ho.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Ho.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Ho has him pressed against the cage.

Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ho tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez shoots in and drives through. Ho sprawls well.
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.

Ho gets a clinch.

Fernandez gets control of Ho's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ho won't allow Fernandez to get back to his feet.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Ho works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.

Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Ho defends easily.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandez is trying to keep Ho in close.
Ho postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho being controlled here momentarily.

Ho stands up and waves to Fernandez to follow him.
Ho fails with the takedown.

Ho forces Fernandez back against the cage and clinches.

Ho decides to pull guard.
Ho is looking to stand up but Fernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ho's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fernandez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Fernandez avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.

Ho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho is looking for a counter combo.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side.
Ho lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dak Ho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Ho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernandez defends well and Ho ends up having to push Fernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dak Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho to keep the fight standing.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Fernandez drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ho gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Fernandez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Ho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ho is keeping busy.
Fernandez wants to break free but Ho has control.

Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dak Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho fails with the takedown.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ho is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernandez can't break the clinch.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ho breaks the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho sprawls well. Ho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ho wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Ho circles away.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ho swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fernandez tries to keep at a distance but Ho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandez fails to pull guard.
Fernandez jumps guard but Ho stands there with Fernandez around his waist. Fernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
Ho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ho drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez prevents Ho from getting back to his feet.
Fernandez content to stall in guard here.

Fernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ho!

Fernandez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dak Ho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fernandez gets to his feet. Ho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandez is defended easily by Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Ho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Dak Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Fernandez.
Ho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez.
Ho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ho doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Dak Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Fernandez shoots in.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Fernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho shoots and misses
and Fernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Dak Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Ho backs off Fernandez throws a huge counter combo but Ho manages to avoid it all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Ho is having none of it.
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernandez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ho shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Ho shows good takedown defense.
Ho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Ho as Fernandez shoots in.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dak Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dak Ho!