PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Grasshopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Grasshopper
vs
Hernandez

190 cm
21
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Grasshopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hale Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grasshopper shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grasshopper shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Grasshopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grasshopper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Grasshopper trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Grasshopper.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Grasshopper has control of the leg.
Grasshopper is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grasshopper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Grasshopper controlling the action here.

Hernandez has one foot on Grasshopper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez leaves Grasshopper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Grasshopper shoots in.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Grasshopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Grasshopper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Grasshopper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Grasshopper shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Grasshopper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a solid leg kick but Grasshopper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hernandez.
Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper off to one side.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Grasshopper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hernandez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grasshopper is breathing heavily.
Grasshopper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grasshopper backs up against the cage.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Grasshopper ducks under and follows up with a left that Grasshopper also avoids with ease.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Grasshopper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernandez tries to avoid it but Grasshopper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernandez to the ground. Hernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grasshopper misses with a takedown attempt - Hernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Grasshopper moves out of range.
Grasshopper blocks the body kick.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Grasshopper avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grasshopper.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grasshopper doesn't seem bothered though.
Grasshopper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grasshopper tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grasshopper's knee momentarily.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grasshopper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez cracks the inside of Grasshopper's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hernandez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grasshopper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grasshopper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hernandez lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grasshopper doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Grasshopper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but Grasshopper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grasshopper wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Grasshopper dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grasshopper moves into full guard.
Grasshopper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hernandez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Hernandez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grasshopper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grasshopper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grasshopper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grasshopper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez wants to stand but Grasshopper is controlling the position.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grasshopper is one step ahead there.
Grasshopper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Grasshopper isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasshopper with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grasshopper has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grasshopper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grasshopper with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Grasshopper backing up. Grasshopper nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Grasshopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Grasshopper misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez cracks Grasshopper with a good jab.
Grasshopper tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Hernandez counters with a nice leg kick.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Grasshopper on that attempt.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grasshopper backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grasshopper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grasshopper tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily
and Grasshopper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grasshopper circles away quickly and effectively.
Grasshopper misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grasshopper's knee momentarily.
Grasshopper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Grasshopper moves out of range.
Grasshopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez thumps Grasshopper with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hale Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grasshopper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grasshopper's head.
Hernandez misses with a low kick as Grasshopper jumps back.
Grasshopper misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Grasshopper moves out of range.
Grasshopper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Grasshopper 's knee.
Grasshopper shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Grasshopper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grasshopper moves out of range as Hernandez throws a body kick.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hernandez.
Grasshopper shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Grasshopper avoids nicely.
Grasshopper tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hernandez scores with a nice body kick.
Hernandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grasshopper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hale Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grasshopper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grasshopper is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hale Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grasshopper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Little Grasshopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grasshopper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Grasshopper closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Grasshopper pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grasshopper with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.

Grasshopper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grasshopper landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Grasshopper postures up.
Grasshopper lands a nice forearm strike.
Hernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grasshopper is controlling him well.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez is pushing Grasshopper's head away, looking to escape. Grasshopper manages to hold on to the position though.
Hernandez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hernandez is trying to control Grasshopper's posture but Grasshopper avoids it.
Grasshopper lands a few punches from side control.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Grasshopper keeps moving and retains side control.
Hernandez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Little Grasshopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grasshopper staying calm.
Grasshopper working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Little Grasshopper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hernandez is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Grasshopper take his back! Uh oh - Grasshopper has got a rear naked choke here! Hernandez is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Little Grasshopper!