PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorrito Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's entrance music is Requiem for a Dream by Lux Aeterna. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Falcon

190 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
163 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gil Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zorrito Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Falcon scores with a body shot.
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falcon misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon with a jab.
Falcon throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Falcon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcon is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez gets back to half guard.
Hernandez missing with punches from the bottom.
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with Falcon in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Falcon keeps him under control.

Falcon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is trying to stand up here but Falcon is controlling him well.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Hernandez wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falcon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Falcon tries to pass to full mount but Hernandez defends it.
Falcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Falcon connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Falcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Falcon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Falcon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Falcon is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hernandez is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zorrito Falcon!