PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Danza kuduro as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rambo
vs
Hernandez

170 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
142 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rambo.

Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.

Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Rambo up, before dumping him to the ground. Rambo manages to land in guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo looking to control.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rambo.
Hernandez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rambo off and has taken his back!

Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rambo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rambo for a finish.
Hernandez is trying to stick to Rambo's back but Rambo is turning into Hernandez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hernandez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rambo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Javier Hernandez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rambo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Rambo swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.

Hernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.

Hernandez stands up and beckons Rambo to his feet.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Rambo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.

Hernandez gets a double leg takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

Hernandez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rambo, up you get!
Rambo blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the head.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Rambo pushes him off.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.

Hernandez jumps guard and drags Rambo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Javier Hernandez.
Rambo swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
John Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Rambo's guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rambo trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Hernandez stalls from top position.
Javier Hernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hernandez tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Hernandez wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hernandez looking to control but instead Rambo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez uses his free foot to push down on Rambo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rambo.

Hernandez get's back to his feet.
Javier Hernandez 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Rambo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Rambo throws a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Rambo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hernandez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Hernandez!
A less than humble Javier Hernandez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.