PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fjellman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Thunderkiss 65 by White Zombie as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fjellman
vs
Hernandez

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Fjellman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjellman fails with a takedown attempt.

Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjellman trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjellman is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fjellman wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez stalling.
Fjellman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjellman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fjellman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjellman is retaining full guard.
Hernandez thows a big elbow that misses.

Fjellman looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.

Fjellman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fjellman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fjellman is breathing heavily.
Hernandez landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fjellman has wrist control.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez pushing down on Fjellman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fjellman is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.

Fjellman actively working from the bottom here.
Hernandez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fjellman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fjellman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Fjellman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hernandez wants to stand but Fjellman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fjellman keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez won't allow Fjellman to sweep him here.

Fjellman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez stands and throws Fjellman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four 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.
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fjellman tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Fjellman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fjellman wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Fjellman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hernandez.
Fjellman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fjellman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fjellman tries for a takedown but Hernandez circles away easily

and Hernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fjellman's head backwards.
Fjellman shoots and misses

and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjellman tries to get to full guard but Hernandez has control of the leg.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez is tying to control. Fjellman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjellman has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fjellman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjellman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hernandez scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Fjellman won't allow it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fjellman trying to control but Hernandez postures up.
Fjellman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fjellman fails with the takedown

and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez trying to control from Fjellman's half guard. Fjellman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
Hernandez trying to control but Fjellman is working from the bottom.
Fjellman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjellman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hernandez!
Fjellman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hernandez is trying to reverse the position but instead Fjellman has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez staying busy and making it hard for Fjellman to control.
Fjellman avoiding Hernandez 's attempts to control his hands.

Fjellman looking to break Hernandez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hernandez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjellman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fjellman is trying to stick to Hernandez's back but Hernandez is turning into Fjellman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fjellman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hernandez.
Hernandez wants to stand but Fjellman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez trying to control but Fjellman is working from the bottom.

Fjellman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hernandez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fjellman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hernandez's back instead.
Hernandez tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjellman gets his hands free as Hernandez looks to control.
Hernandez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Fjellman is cranking Hernandez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hernandez! He's tightened the choke and Hernandez is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Fjellman!