PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Hernandez (ranked 5195 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Juan Carlos Fuentes (ranked 514 p4p, 516 weight class). Juan Carlos Fuentes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hernandez
vs
Fuentes

200 cm
22
240
1 - 4 - 0

198 cm
20
265
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Carlos Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Fuentes throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Fuentes throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernandez. That's going to slow Fuentes down.
Fuentes blocks a leg kick.
Fuentes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuentes avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Fuentes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuentes.
A low kick lands for Hernandez.
A left lands for Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuentes! But no joy.
Hernandez slips a jab from Fuentes.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuentes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hernandez sprawling to the canvas! Hernandez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fuentes finish him?!
Hernandez tries a low kick but Fuentes avoids it.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fuentes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Fuentes.

Fuentes has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Hernandez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuentes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is looking to control Fuentes's arms but Fuentes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hernandez has his back to the cage.
Fuentes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Hernandez trying to stall but Fuentes improves his position.
Fuentes lands an uppercut.
Fuentes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.

Hernandez is rocked!
Fuentes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuentes presses Hernandez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fuentes dips a shoulder and cracks Hernandez with a mighty uppercut! Hernandez falls back against the cage and Fuentes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hernandez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fuentes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Fuentes!
A relieved looking Juan Carlos Fuentes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.