PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tentotlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tentotlon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hernandez
vs
Tentotlon

186 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tentotlon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tentotlon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tentotlon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tentotlon.
Tentotlon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
Tentotlon looks to throw a body kick

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Tentotlon fights it but they end up in guard.
Tentotlon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to stand but Tentotlon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Tentotlon is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentotlon seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Tentotlon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Tentotlon, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Tentotlon against the cage but Tentotlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Tentotlon scoring well with a low kick there.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hernandez misses with a head shot.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Tentotlon is having none of it.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Tentotlon tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentotlon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Tentotlon bucks and avoids them well.

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 looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tentotlon tries to control Hernandez's body but Hernandez pushes him off. Tentotlon squirms to his side and now Hernandez has his back!
Hernandez keeps control of the position easily here as Tentotlon tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Tentotlon's side.
Tentotlon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Tentotlon didn't expect that.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Tentotlon won't let him.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Hernandez wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Tentotlon defends it.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Tentotlon won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tentotlon wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tentotlon misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.

Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilbert Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Tentotlon is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Gilbert Hernandez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tentotlon pinned against the cage. Tentotlon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tentotlon throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tentotlon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tentotlon throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Tentotlon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
Tentotlon throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it.
Tentotlon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Tentotlon does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Hernandez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Tentotlon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tentotlon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning.

Tentotlon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Tentotlon is working from the bottom.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tentotlon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Jake Tentotlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tentotlon tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tentotlon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Tentotlon is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tentotlon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tentotlon tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tentotlon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Tentotlon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tentotlon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tentotlon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jake Tentotlon has been cut.
Tentotlon misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tentotlon.
Gilbert Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tentotlon does no damage.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Tentotlon, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Tentotlon against the cage but Tentotlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.

Tentotlon is rocked!

Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tentotlon is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
You can see the frustration on Tentotlon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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