PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 225 p4p, 778 weight class) and Yaroslav Amosov (ranked 35 p4p, 109 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Frank Hernandez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hernandez
vs
Amosov

170 cm
23
147
11 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
160
9 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction
Conquer

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Hernandez has Amosov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hernandez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Amosov tumbling to the mat - Hernandez dives into Amosov's guard.
Hernandez prevents Amosov from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amosov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez throws a strike but Amosov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amosov defends it easily.
Hernandez looking to control.

Hernandez has his foot on Amosov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amosov works his way back into a safe position though.

Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amosov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amosov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hernandez looking to control.

Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Amosov defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Amosov controlling him for the moment.

Hernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hernandez looking to control.
Amosov is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amosov tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.

Hernandez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amosov did well to prevent Hernandez getting side control.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Amosov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez working over Amosov with some ground and pound. Amosov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov is trying to stand.
Hernandez passes to full mount!
BOOM! Hernandez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to control but Amosov wriggling away.
Hernandez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez 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.

Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Amosov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Amosov gets caught napping as Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown. Amosov manages to retain guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.

Amosov has his feet on Hernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amosov darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amosov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Amosov scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Amosov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Amosov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amosov pushes Hernandez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amosov lands a right hand.
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Frank Hernandez has been cut.
Nice body punch from Amosov - that landed with a thud.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Amosov.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amosov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Amosov works on Hernandez's body with a couple of short punches.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amosov scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amosov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Amosov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amosov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amosov.
Amosov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amosov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaroslav Amosov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amosov prevents it.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amosov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Amosov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Amosov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amosov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Amosov on the inside.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Amosov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amosov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Amosov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amosov is leaning against Hernandez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amosov lands an uppercut.
Hernandez is trying to drag Amosov to the mat but Amosov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amosov.
Amosov gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amosov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Amosov clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Amosov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Hernandez's cut.
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.

Amosov instigates a clinch.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Amosov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amosov wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Yaroslav Amosov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Amosov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hernandez toppling to the canvas! Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Amosov finish him?!
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amosov is looking to clinch.
Hernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Amosov has managed to clinch.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amosov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amosov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amosov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amosov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amosov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amosov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amosov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amosov lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amosov gets through Hernandez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amosov lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
Amosov stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Amosov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amosov.
Amosov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hernandez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Amosov is unloading with more strikes now! Hernandez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaroslav Amosov!
Yaroslav Amosov is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Yaroslav Amosov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.