PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop comes to the cage accompanied by Nipsey Hussle - Feelin' Myself. Hernandez has chosen Heart Vacnacy- the wanted as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Cro Cop
vs
Hernandez

193 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Cro Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cro Cop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cro Cop has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.

It looks like Jimmy Cro Cop has been cut.
Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cro Cop shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hernandez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cro Cop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cro Cop. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pep Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Cro Cop avoids nicely.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cro Cop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cro Cop.
Pep Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Hernandez with a hook.
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Cro Cop on that attempt.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cro Cop dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Cro Cop's head and hops out.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cro Cop gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pep Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cro Cop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cro Cop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hernandez defends it nicely.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez takes a swing at Cro Cop's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hernandez but Hernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Cro Cop's defenses.

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.
Hernandez works over Cro Cop's head and body with a nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cro Cop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cro Cop at a distance.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hernandez scores with a three punch combo!
Cro Cop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Cro Cop with a series of wild strikes but Cro Cop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cro Cop closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hernandez has one foot on Cro Cop's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hernandez scores with a one two! Cro Cop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Cro Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pep Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez scores with a hook to the body. Cro Cop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Cro Cop avoids nicely.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Cro Cop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cro Cop circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pep Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cro Cop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Cro Cop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez works over Cro Cop's head and body with a nice combination.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Cro Cop ducks under and follows up with a left that Cro Cop also avoids with ease.
Cro Cop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cro Cop somewhat.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cro Cop doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez lands with a shot to the body.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cro Cop rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez lands the left hand.
Horrible takedown by Cro Cop or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.
Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Cro Cop with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Cro Cop. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cro Cop.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but Cro Cop avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cro Cop.
Hernandez works Cro Cop's body with a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cro Cop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Cro Cop avoids nicely.
Cro Cop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Cro Cop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Cro Cop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
Cro Cop dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Cro Cop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pep Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pep Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

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