PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul VanSchool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
VanSchool

178 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanSchool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
VanSchool throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
VanSchool blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
VanSchool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul VanSchool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanSchool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VanSchool misses with a double jab.

VanSchool tries to sprawl but Hernandez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hernandez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez trying to control from half guard but VanSchool is working away.
VanSchool blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
VanSchool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miguel Hernandez.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul VanSchool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanSchool lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
VanSchool connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez looks to land a body kick but VanSchool moved away.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanSchool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanSchool feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. VanSchool then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but VanSchool circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez closes the distance looking to clinch
and VanSchool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by VanSchool there.
VanSchool checks the leg kick.
VanSchool looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from VanSchool.
VanSchool walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hernandez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
VanSchool will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
VanSchool stuffs the takedown.
VanSchool tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by VanSchool.
VanSchool throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanSchool tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
VanSchool displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
VanSchool lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but VanSchool keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
VanSchool connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
VanSchool comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

VanSchool looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Hernandez feints and as VanSchool raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
VanSchool is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
VanSchool keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VanSchool swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
VanSchool is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VanSchool pinned against the cage. VanSchool gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
VanSchool lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
VanSchool works the jab nicely.
VanSchool's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VanSchool duly obliges.
Hernandez looks to land a combination but VanSchool avoids it well.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
VanSchool displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanSchool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VanSchool scores with a jab. Hernandez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looks for the body kick but VanSchool saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from VanSchool.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
VanSchool connects with a jab.
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and VanSchool counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VanSchool misses with a jab, cross combination.
VanSchool throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanSchool connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanSchool.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and VanSchool counters with a straight right hand.
Paul VanSchool seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VanSchool counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanSchool takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from VanSchool does no damage.
VanSchool lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
VanSchool scores with a three punch combo!
VanSchool throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
VanSchool with a nice cross.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
VanSchool smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
VanSchool lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
VanSchool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez throws a series of punches but VanSchool moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but VanSchool avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul VanSchool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by VanSchool there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernandez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
VanSchool fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
VanSchool stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and VanSchool wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by VanSchool as he connects with a hook.
VanSchool throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
VanSchool lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
VanSchool scores with a shot to the body.

Hernandez moves into range and clinches up with VanSchool.
Hernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VanSchool is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hernandez.

VanSchool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hernandez clinches with his opponent.

VanSchool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VanSchool blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and VanSchool counters with a two punch combo.
VanSchool misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool scores with a jab to the jaw.
VanSchool scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a head kick but VanSchool moves out of range.
VanSchool tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VanSchool clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
VanSchool lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
VanSchool throws a shot to the body.
VanSchool throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez blocks a head kick by VanSchool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VanSchool.
VanSchool throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
VanSchool throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
VanSchool is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
VanSchool wants to stall.
VanSchool has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul VanSchool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool is looking to control Hernandez's arms but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now VanSchool has his back to the cage.
VanSchool tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
VanSchool misses with the head strike.
VanSchool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but VanSchool shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanSchool tries a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks it.
Miguel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul VanSchool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got VanSchool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul VanSchool!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul VanSchool thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.