PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hernandez
vs
Viking

188 cm
22
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

205 cm
21
249 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viking staying out of range there.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viking takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viking moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Javier Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Viking with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Viking's belly button to the back.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viking is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Viking circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Norwegian Viking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viking moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viking on the side of the head.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Viking.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.
Viking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viking was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viking leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viking.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Viking counters with a series of strikes. Hernandez will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez connects with a body shot that sends Viking's belly button to the back.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez punishes Viking's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Viking. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Hernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viking doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Viking, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Viking against the cage but Viking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viking stalks Hernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hernandez's face. Hernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
Viking slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Javier Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Norwegian Viking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viking ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez cracks Viking with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.

Viking gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.
Viking is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Viking keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Javier Hernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Viking counters with a two punch combo.
Viking misses the jab.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viking swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viking avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a swing at Viking's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viking manages to avoid it.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Viking tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viking manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viking lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a hook but Viking avoids it easily.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Viking's ribs.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking with a hook.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Viking counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Viking moved out of range.
Viking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Viking's guard.
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!
Viking wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez won't allow Viking to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hernandez 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez passes into half guard.
Viking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hernandez is working for a kimura but Viking is defending it quite comfortably.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Viking defends it.

Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Viking defends it.
Viking is trying to escape back to his feet but Hernandez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Javier Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Viking is working away.
Viking gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Viking is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hernandez has taken his back!
Viking is trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez has full control of the position and if anything, Viking has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Viking is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hernandez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Viking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Viking fending off the submission attempt from Hernandez.

Hernandez looking for the choke but no joy.
Hernandez biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viking looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Norwegian Viking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hernandez has his arm under Viking's chin here. Game over son! Hernandez squeezes tightly and Viking is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javier Hernandez!