PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Calaway had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Calaway
vs
Hernandez

218 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Calaway counters with a nice body shot.

Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calaway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Calaway tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calaway tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hernandez throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
A punch combination from Hernandez misses.
Calaway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
A nice combination there by Calaway.

It looks like Adrian Hernandez has been cut.
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Hernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Calaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calaway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Calaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Calaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez jabs Calaway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calaway counters with a two punch combo.
Hernandez misses with a left hand
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Adrian Hernandez's cut even more.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calaway as he jumps to the side.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Calaway dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.

Hernandez has Calaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Calaway controls his hands.
Hernandez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hernandez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calaway's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hernandez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez prevents Calaway from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Calaway blocks it.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calaway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Calaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Calaway manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrian Hernandez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Calaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
enabling Calaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Calaway is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Hernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Calaway moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Calaway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calaway counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Calaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
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!
Hernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.

Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez misses with a body punch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage, preventing Calaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaway blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hernandez has Calaway pressed against the cage, preventing Calaway from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
Calaway tries to break free but Hernandez pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Calaway is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Calaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calaways head.
Calaway wants to break free but Hernandez has control.
Hernandez swings wildly with an uppercut but Calaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez is struggling to control the position.
Hernandez can't find room to land a body shot as Calaway controls the action.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calaway is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernandez gets an underhook and turns Calaway into the cage.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Calaway manages to get underhooks.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Calaway ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Calaway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calaway defends it nicely.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Calaway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Calaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calaway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Calaway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hernandez has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hernandez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body.
Hernandez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hernandez cracks Calaway with a nice body shot.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calaway is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Calaway down to the mat. Calaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hernandez gets a clinch.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Mark Calaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Calaway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mark Calaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to work over Calaway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Hernandez has Calaway pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calaway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calaway or not.
Adrian Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Calaway prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Hernandez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Calaway's head but Calaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez rushes Calaway and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Calaway stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
Hernandez slowing the pace effectively.
Calaway stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Hernandez!
Adrian Hernandez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.