PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Danza kuduro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hernandez
vs
Chow

170 cm
24
142 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

162 cm
35
141 lbs
25 - 13 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow misses with a looping right.
Chow falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hernandez moves into the clinch.
Chow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chow's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chow is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chow avoid being mounted?
Chow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Chow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chow keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chow is on top in guard.
Hernandez is pulling down on Chow's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chow stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position.

Hernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chow has passed into half guard!
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chow wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Chow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chow.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Hernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chow's back!

Chow is in a bad position with Hernandez working for a choke. Chow manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chow advances to half guard.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chow wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Chow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chow has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Chow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chow is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez has control of Chow's left arm, preventing Chow from doing any damage.

Hernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Hernandez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hernandez as he avoids it easily.

Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is pressing down on Chow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chow is holding on for now.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Chow is having none of it.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but Chow defending well.
Hernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chow!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chow is holding on tight.
Chow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hernandez tries to control but Chow wriggling away.
Hernandez throwing strikes here but Chow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chow is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Chow is squirming around nicely.

Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Chow is having none of it.

Chow has left one of his arms exposed and Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Chow screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Hernandez!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Hernandez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.