PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiro Phasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hernandez
vs
Phasian

197 cm
26
238 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kiro Phasian!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Phasian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phasian wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Phasian - just one landing.

Phasian gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phasian has him pressed against the cage.
Phasian blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez has Phasian pressed against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to maintain a safe position but Phasian gets an underhook and turns Hernandez into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Phasian breaks the clinch.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Phasian moves away
and Phasian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phasian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Phasian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Ramon Hernandez has been cut.
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!
Phasian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Phasian misses with a wild body shot.
Phasian throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Phasian misses
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phasian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Phasian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Kiro Phasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phasian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phasian throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phasian tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phasian to the ground. Phasian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phasian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phasian jabs at Hernandez's body.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phasian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernandez defending well as Phasian loads up on a big left hand.
Phasian lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phasian throws a poor cross that misses

and Hernandez counters by moving into the clinch.
Phasian lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phasian breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Phasian misses the target.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phasian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phasian throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez defending well as Phasian loads up on a big left hand.
Phasian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiro Phasian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hernandez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Phasian misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Kiro Phasian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phasian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Phasian.
Phasian misses the body punch
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Phasian misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phasian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phasian thows a body shot but no joy.
Phasian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phasian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Phasian throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phasian slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phasian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phasian avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Phasian to counter with a crisp jab.
Phasian misses with a hook to the body

and Hernandez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Phasian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phasian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Phasian.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phasian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phasian takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Phasian's corner calls for a 1-2. Phasian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phasian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phasian misses with a double jab.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phasian.
Phasian throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phasian loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phasian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiro Phasian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Phasian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiro Phasian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and Phasian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez wants to clinch
and Phasian counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phasian.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Phasian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez moves to clinch but Phasian breaks away
and Phasian counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phasian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hernandezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phasian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.

Phasian cracks Hernandez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hernandez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Phasian finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Phasian.
Phasian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phasian counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phasian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phasian counters with a nice body shot.
Phasian misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Phasian.
Phasian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Phasian moves away
and Phasian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phasian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Phasian fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phasian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Phasian misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phasian.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Phasian counters with a right hand to the body.
Phasian cracks Hernandez's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hernandez slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Phasian can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiro Phasian!