PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prima comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nicky Fernandez enters the cage!

Prima
vs
Fernandez

181 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Prima defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Prima connects with a solid leg kick.
Prima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Prima blocks a leg kick.
Fernandez misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Prima. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Prima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some bone on bone action there as Fernandez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prima.
Fernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Nicky Fernandez has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prima as he avoids it easily.
Louie Prima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Fernandez.
Prima feints and then cracks Fernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandez down.
Prima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Fernandez throws a hook but Prima avoids it easily.
We've been told by Prima's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prima misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.
Fernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prima counters with a low kick, right behind Fernandez 's knee.
Prima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prima throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Fernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Prima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prima lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez throws a lazy right hand but Prima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fernandez on the side of the head.
Prima lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prima, right into the meat.
Fernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Prima's head back.
Prima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Prima defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Prima avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Prima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicky Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prima cracks Fernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prima.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prima.
Fernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prima staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Prima.
Prima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Prima misses with a double jab.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Prima's shoulder, as Prima tries to avoid the shot.
Fernandez cracks Prima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prima moves out of range of the strikes.
Prima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fernandez misses with a takedown
and Prima counters with a one-two to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fernandez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prima.
A swing and a miss from Prima.
Prima slips under a jab.
Fernandez goes for a double leg but Prima avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prima continues to drive forward.
Fernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.

Prima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prima duly obliges.
Prima throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prima cracks Fernandez with an open hand slap.
Fernandez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Prima is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fernandez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prima's waist but Prima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Fernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Prima counters with a three punch combo that has Fernandez backing up. Fernandez nods at Prima to acknowledge the strikes.

That has opened up Nicky Fernandez's cut even more.
Fernandez swings widly with a right hand
and Prima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louie Prima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Fernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Prima tries to bum rush Fernandez with a series of wild strikes but Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prima lands with a kick to the temple. Fernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Prima misses with a series of wild punches.
Prima misses with a series of wild punches.
Prima throws a combination. Fernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good leg kick by Prima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandez is defended easily by Prima.
Prima is looking to chop away at Fernandez's legs.
Fernandez misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Louie Prima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Prima's shoulder, as Prima tries to avoid the shot.
Prima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prima.
Prima throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Prima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prima slips a straight right by Fernandez.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Louie Prima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Fernandez.
Nice takedown defense from Prima. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Prima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandez drops his hands momentarily and Prima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prima.
The fighters circling - Fernandez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Prima feints and then cracks Fernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandez down.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prima's head backwards.
Fernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prima can pounce on him.
Prima slips a jab from Fernandez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a jab when Prima was well out of range.
Prima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

The cut above Nicky Fernandez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Prima counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prima looks to land a combination. Fernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Louie Prima is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandez misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Prima.
No joy there for Prima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandez.
Prima takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prima avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandez misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prima.
Fernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Prima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prima.
Prima takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Prima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prima defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louie Prima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Fernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Prima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandez.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prima.
Prima lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Prima misses.
Prima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Prima. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Fernandez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prima doesn't seem phased though.
Prima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernandez misses with the combination.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prima looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Prima sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Prima is just out of range.
Fernandez throws out a loose jab but Prima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prima lands with a nice combination. Fernandez backs away looking to recover.
Prima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prima counters with a nice body kick.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Fernandez coming out on top.
Prima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernandez is able to avoid easily.
Prima throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Prima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez jabs Prima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Prima. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Louie Prima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Fernandez.
Fernandez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prima.
Prima throws a head kick that misses.
Prima lands a lovely overhand right.
Prima throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut
and Prima makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Prima is just out of range.
Nicky Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Prima.
Fernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prima.
Prima is looking to slow Fernandez down with leg kicks.
Prima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Prima moved out of range.
Prima scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prima defending well as Fernandez loads up on a big left hand.
Prima ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Fernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Prima counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Nicky Fernandez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prima avoids the body shot from Fernandez.
Prima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Prima thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez misses the target.
Prima lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prima throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Fernandez scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Fernandez misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louie Prima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louie Prima!
A very excited looking Louie Prima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.