PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lucas's choice of entrance music: Maniac. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hernandez
vs
Lucas

178 cm
21
156 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 6 - 4 - 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Lucas moved out of range.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Lucas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernandez tries to work over Lucas's front leg with a kick but Lucas checks it.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miguel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez scores with the left hand. Lucas knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucas in his tracks.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Hernandez misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lucas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Horrible takedown by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Lucas tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hernandez.
Lucas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Miguel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Lucas checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lucas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hernandez won't allow Lucas to pass to mount.
Hernandez moves into full guard.
Lucas won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lucas!
Poor strikes thrown by Hernandez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lucas tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a big shot there that rocks Lucas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Hernandez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lucas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lucas and Hernandez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hernandez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lucas regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez passes Lucas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Hernandez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Lucas works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lucas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.

Lucas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez is trying to keep Lucas in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Lucas controlling him for the moment.
Hernandez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lucas connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lucas pushes down on Hernandez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lucas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lucas's back!
Will Hernandez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hernandez has the hooks in. Lucas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Lucas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hernandez gets his way!

Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez tightening his grip on Lucas, looking for the choke.
Hernandez misses with punches from the back.
Hernandez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez working for the choke.

Hernandez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lucas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lucas for a finish.
Lucas breaks Hernandez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Lucas slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raven Lucas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hernandez pushes Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Lucas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lucas breaks from the clinch.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Lucas checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez checks a leg kick nicely.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Lucas's leg but Lucas calmly moves out of range.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Raven Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hernandez thumps Lucas with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernandez swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Lucas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Lucas wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Hernandez misses

and Lucas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernandez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Hernandez misses with a knee strike.
Lucas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lucas has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Lucas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lucas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Lucas has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lucas lands a nice short elbow.
Lucas is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raven Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Lucas trying to control the pace.
Lucas moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Lucas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hernandez to see if he's OK.

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 Miguel Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.