PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Megan Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Welcome to my Nightmare as his entrance music. Hector Hernandez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fox
vs
Hernandez

182 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
171 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Megan Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fox looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Hernandez lands a head kick that stumbles Fox and the fighters go to the mat.

Fox is rocked!

It looks like Megan Fox has been cut.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Fox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fox has wrist control.
Fox pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fox is looking to work his way around to Hernandez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fox swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hernandez is now in Fox's guard. A big mistake from Fox there, giving up the dominant position!
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez tries to stand but Fox is controlling from the bottom.
Fox has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.

Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernandez dives on top into guard.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fox pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
Fox can't keep his opponent in guard - Hernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fox.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Hernandez won't allow Fox to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Fox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hector Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Fox pushes him off.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Megan Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Megan Fox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hernandez tries to buck Fox off but he can't manage it.

Fox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hernandez turns into him and now he's in Fox's guard.
Fox pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Fox controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Fox trying to control the position.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fox is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fox controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Fox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fox is trying to get an arm triangle but Hernandez is defending well.

Fox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fox tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.

Fox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fox tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Fox goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hernandez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fox but great work by Hernandez.
Fox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws an elbow but Fox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hernandez throws an elbow but Fox slips to the side and avoids it well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hector Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Megan Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Megan Fox'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. This is the final round!

Fox 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 Fox off to one side.
Fox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Megan Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Some wild striking there from Fox.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox misses with a head kick.

Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Fox 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 Fox off to one side.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Hernandez.

Hernandez clinches.
Hernandez scores with a knee to the head.
Hernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Fox blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernandez throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hernandez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez leaning against his opponent.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hernandez lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment.
Fox tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Fox drops back down to his feet.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Fox blocks with his arms.
Fox wants a takedown.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hernandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Hernandez.
Fox 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.
Hernandez scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez slows down the pace here.
Hernandez lands a knee to the head.
Hernandez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fox's face.
Hernandez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fox blocks it with crossed arms.
Hernandez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Fox tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Fox drops back down to his feet.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a knee to the head.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Fox blocks with his arms.

Fox jumps guard.
Fox looking to control.

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 wants to stand but Fox is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fox wants to improve his position but instead Hernandez has moved into half guard.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Fox is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Hernandez!