PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the ring accompanied by Superstar-Lupe Fiasco. Pep Hernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hernandez
vs
Zaromskis

187 cm
23
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

176 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Pep Hernandez has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaromskis has him pressed against the ropes.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.

Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Zaromskis on that attempt.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Hernandez.

It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch.
Zaromskis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.
Hernandez misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaromskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pep Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Zaromskis leaning against his opponent.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Zaromskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Zaromskis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Hernandez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Zaromskis.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaromskis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Zaromskis as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling the position.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hernandez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaromskis taking a breather.

Zaromskis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Zaromskis trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis wants to stand but Hernandez has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Zaromskis drags him back down.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Zaromskis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez leaves Zaromskis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaromskis somewhat.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaromskis backs up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaromskis clinches up against the ropes.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaromskis won't allow it.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pep Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Zaromskis with a series of wild strikes but Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Zaromskis moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Zaromskis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaromskis gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.

Zaromskis gets a clinch.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Zaromskis has the dominant position.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Zaromskis darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the ropes.
Zaromskis tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Zaromskis lands a good knee to the midsection. Hernandez won't want to take too many of those.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zaromskis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez avoids the elbow strike from Zaromskis, against the ropes.

Hernandez breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Zaromskis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Hernandez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaromskis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaromskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.
Zaromskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaromskis backs up against the ropes.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaromskis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marius Zaromskis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.

Zaromskis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez is pushing Zaromskis's head away, looking to escape. Zaromskis manages to hold on to the position though.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Zaromskis easily there. Zaromskis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Hernandez is pushing Zaromskis's head away, looking to escape. Zaromskis manages to hold on to the position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaromskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Zaromskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaromskis dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Zaromskis's head and hops out.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Pep Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Zaromskis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaromskis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.

Zaromskis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Zaromskis stands up from Hernandez's guard - Zaromskis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaromskis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Pep Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.

Zaromskis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zaromskis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zaromskis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Zaromskis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaromskis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is trying to break free.

That's four 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.
Zaromskis goes for a takedown attempt but Hernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Zaromskis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaromskis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaromskis shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
Zaromskis scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
Zaromskis pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hernandez has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Zaromskis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaromskis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!

Marius Zaromskis wins by unanimous decision!