PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 1241 p4p, 1437 weight class) and Mateo Hernandez (ranked 95 p4p, 113 weight class). Mateo Hernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sanitario
vs
Hernandez

150 cm
20
135
5 - 2 - 0

171 cm
22
145
6 - 2 - 0

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanitario steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Sanitario closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Sanitario pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanitario 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 Sanitario off to one side.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanitario 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 Sanitario off to one side.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanitario looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario connects with a jab.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Sanitario moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Hernandez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanitarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Sanitario is breathing heavily.
Hernandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanitario.
Sanitario is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Sanitario is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanitario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Sanitario wants a takedown but no success here.
Hernandez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanitario tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Sanitario controls the action.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanitario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hernandez.
Sanitario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hernandez cracks Sanitario with a nice body shot.

Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez takes a swing at Sanitario's ribcage but misses.
Sanitario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Sanitario misses with a straight right.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Sanitario knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanitario on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanitario misses with a wild body shot.

Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is controlling Sanitario's trapped leg to prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Hernandez is pressing down on Sanitario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanitario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
No luck for Sanitario with that takedown attempt.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanitario.
Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Sanitario avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanitario uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
Sanitario drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanitario gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez is trying to control but Sanitario passes into side control!
Sanitario working the strikes but Hernandez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanitario connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanitario wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanitario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Sanitario trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.

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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanitario is retaining full guard.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Sanitario.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
Sanitario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanitario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.

Sanitario looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanitario missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanitario missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanitario.
Sanitario landing with the ground and pound.
Sanitario chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanitario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the position here.
Sanitario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanitario slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanitario.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabus Sanitario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanitario needs to keep his hands up - Hernandez had a free shot at his head there.

Sanitario looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Sanitario drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control the position but Sanitario says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hernandez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sanitario from advancing to side control.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Sanitario is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanitario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is pulling down on Sanitario's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanitario, at least for the moment.
Sanitario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanitario's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.