PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narcissus Fernandez II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fernandez II
vs
Trueman

225 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 Helsinki, Narcissus Fernandez II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Trueman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez II stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fernandez II wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez II doesn't manage to clinch there - Trueman circles away.

Trueman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Trueman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trueman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trueman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trueman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernandez II striking off his back but it's not causing Trueman any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez II trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fernandez II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trueman.
Fernandez II is trying to keep Trueman in close.
Fernandez II has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trueman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez II looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trueman is one step ahead there.
Trueman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fernandez II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trueman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez II controls Trueman momentarily but Trueman frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez II throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trueman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez II throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fernandez II will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fernandez II wants to stand up but Trueman is controlling him.

Fernandez II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez II trying to strike off his back.

Trueman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trueman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fernandez II looking to control.

Trueman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez II thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez II is on top in guard.

That's two 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.
Fernandez II loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trueman wants to stand up but Fernandez II is controlling him.
Trueman looks gassed!
Trueman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trueman wants to stand up but Fernandez II is controlling him.
Fernandez II throwing strikes but missing.
Fernandez II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trueman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernandez II throws a strike but Trueman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez II looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trueman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fernandez II wants to improve his position but Trueman is controlling well.
Fernandez II flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trueman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Trueman.

Fernandez II looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandez II moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez II thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trueman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez II working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trueman.
Fernandez II striking off his back but it's not causing Trueman any problems.

Trueman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fernandez II dives on top into guard.
Trueman wants to stand up but Fernandez II is controlling him.
Fernandez II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trueman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trueman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez II.
Fernandez II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez II with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez II won't allow Trueman to get back to his feet.
Fernandez II postures up in Trueman's guard and throws a big left but Trueman blocks it.
Trueman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trueman wants to stand and escape but Fernandez II is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernandez II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trueman is looking to stand up but Fernandez II isn't so interested in that idea.
Fernandez II is looking to work some ground and pound but Trueman has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez II throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Trueman pushes Fernandez II off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fernandez II tries to close the distance and clinch but Trueman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Trueman 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.

Fernandez II tries to clinch but Trueman is having none of it.
Narcissus Fernandez II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez II tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Fernandez II moves into the clinch.
Trueman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandez II really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trueman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fernandez II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trueman's efforts to push away.
Trueman tries to break the clinch but Fernandez II is controlling the position.
Trueman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fernandez II pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernandez II tries to clinch but Trueman is having none of it.
Trueman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandez II.
Fernandez II tries to clinch there but Trueman circles away.
Narcissus Fernandez II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez II tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trueman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez II tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trueman.
Trueman is breathing heavily.
Trueman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernandez II.
Trueman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez II shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trueman as he avoids it easily.

Fernandez II clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandez II.
Fernandez II lands an elbow inside.
Fernandez II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trueman wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez II won't allow it.
Trueman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trueman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandez II.
Fernandez II misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trueman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trueman takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trueman.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.
Trueman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.
Trueman is trying to push Fernandez II away but Fernandez II has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandez II comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernandez II lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fernandez II lands an elbow that stopped Trueman in his tracks for a moment.
Trueman takes an elbow to the temple.
Fernandez II lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernandez II wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez II lands a damaging elbow.
Trueman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fernandez II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trueman's efforts to push away.
Fernandez II using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trueman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.
Trueman tries to break the clinch but Fernandez II is controlling the position.
Fernandez II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandez II doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernandez II lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.
Fernandez II prevents the takedown attempt.
Narcissus Fernandez II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Trueman.
Fernandez II lands an elbow just above Trueman 's eye.
Fernandez II lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandez II.
Fernandez II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandez II.
Fernandez II lands an elbow just above Trueman 's eye.
Trueman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.
Trueman is trying to break the clinch but Fernandez II is controlling him.
Trueman takes an elbow to the temple.
Trueman blocks an uppercut.
Trueman is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez II has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Fernandez II.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez II lands an elbow inside.
Fernandez II lands an elbow inside.
Trueman can't break the clinch.

Fernandez II pulls guard.
Trueman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandez II throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Trueman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Trueman drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez II manages to kick Trueman off! Trueman jumps back into Fernandez II's guard.
Trueman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez II doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Fernandez II looking for a guillotine here but Trueman defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernandez II thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trueman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez II's head.
Trueman distracts Fernandez II with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fernandez II tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trueman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez II looking to control.

Trueman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fernandez II looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fernandez II looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fernandez II!
Fernandez II working the ground and pound but Trueman is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez II misses with the ground and pound.
Fernandez II throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Narcissus Fernandez II dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fernandez II misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trueman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez II as he avoids it easily.

Trueman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trueman lands in his opponent's guard.
Trueman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trueman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Fernandez II looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez II doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fernandez II thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fernandez II striking off his back but it's not causing Trueman any problems.
Fernandez II controls Trueman momentarily but Trueman frees himself.

Fernandez II has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trueman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez II striking off his back but it's not causing Trueman any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trueman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Trueman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trueman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fernandez II trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fernandez II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez II is trying to keep Trueman in close.
Fernandez II throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Fernandez II looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez II preventing the ground and pound 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.
Trueman with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fernandez II looking for a guillotine here but Trueman defends easily.
Fernandez II throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trueman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trueman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez II throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trueman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trueman throwing strikes but missing.
Trueman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez II thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez II trying to strike off his back.

Trueman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernandez II wants to sweep here but Trueman controlling him for the moment.
Fernandez II throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fernandez II tries to strike from the bottom.

Trueman drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez II manages to kick Trueman off! Trueman jumps back into Fernandez II's guard.
Trueman throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez II preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trueman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez II avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trueman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez II throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fernandez II is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fernandez II utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Trueman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Trueman drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez II manages to kick Trueman off! Trueman jumps back into Fernandez II's guard.
Fernandez II throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trueman chips away with some ground and pound.
Fernandez II tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Trueman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trueman 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Trueman!