PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle McPoyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McPoyle
vs
Hernandez

192 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle McPoyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.

McPoyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez being controlled for a moment.
Hernandez is not content to let McPoyle control the position.
McPoyle tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McPoyle decides to stand back up.
McPoyle scores with a shot to the body.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but McPoyle shows good takedown defense.
McPoyle takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
McPoyle tries to clinch up.

McPoyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hernandez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McPoyle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Hernandez really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPoyle landing strikes from the mount.
McPoyle controlling from mount.
Hernandez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McPoyle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

McPoyle is working for a kimura but Hernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
McPoyle is breathing heavily.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is working an open guard so McPoyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPoyle tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.

Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPoyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hernandez decides to pull guard.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hernandez has his feet on McPoyle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hernandez moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoyle tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually McPoyle drops back down to his feet.
McPoyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McPoyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPoyle is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
McPoyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed McPoyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle McPoyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPoyle swinging wilding here.
Hernandez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McPoyle's head.

It looks like Doyle McPoyle has been cut.

McPoyle has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPoyle is trying to break free.

Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doyle McPoyle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doyle McPoyle's cut.
That's time! McPoyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McPoyle shoots in and drives through. Hernandez sprawls well.
McPoyle is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McPoyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hernandez pinned against the cage. Hernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but McPoyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for McPoyle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle McPoyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPoyle tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.

Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McPoyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McPoyle.
McPoyle tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPoyle tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.

Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.

McPoyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McPoyle throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to control McPoyle's posture but McPoyle avoids it.
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from McPoyle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

McPoyle stands up and beckons Hernandez to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPoyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as McPoyle shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McPoyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPoyle pinned against the cage. McPoyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McPoyle throws a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
McPoyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from McPoyle misses.
McPoyle moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off.

Hernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.

McPoyle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hernandez uses from the top position.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Hernandez is working McPoyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez trying to control but McPoyle is working from the bottom.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from McPoyle.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McPoyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McPoyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPoyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McPoyle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McPoyle trying to control the pace.
McPoyle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McPoyle slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle McPoyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doyle McPoyle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McPoyle scores with a one two! Hernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McPoyle is looking to clinch.
McPoyle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Hernandez is rocked!

McPoyle has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can McPoyle finish him?

Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McPoyle tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez looks to clinch

and McPoyle counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.

McPoyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hernandez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

McPoyle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hernandez to his feet.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a head kick but McPoyle moves out of range.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.

McPoyle has taken the fight to the clinch.
McPoyle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McPoyle prevents it.
McPoyle gets underhooks to prevent Hernandez's takedown attempt.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
Doyle McPoyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Hernandez.

McPoyle manages to break the clinch.

Hernandez gets the takedown into side control.

Hernandez stands up and beckons McPoyle to his feet.

McPoyle tries to keep at a distance but Hernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McPoyle drags the fight down to the ground.
Hernandez is in close to McPoyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPoyle is keeping the position for now.

Hernandez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McPoyle shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.

Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McPoyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernandez.

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

Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged McPoyle in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for a takedown.
Hernandez leaning against his opponent.
McPoyle misses with a body punch.

Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but McPoyle shows good takedown defense.
McPoyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hernandez is fending him off so far but McPoyle persists. Nope, Hernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. McPoyle tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPoyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from McPoyle.
McPoyle has a takedown stuffed.
Hernandez throws a front kick that sends McPoyle stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
McPoyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoyle darts in trying to clinch

and Hernandez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McPoyle's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Hernandez wants to control from the top but McPoyle keeps moving.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez trying to control but McPoyle is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jose Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPoyle wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doyle McPoyle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPoyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doyle McPoyle!