PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweet Tee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fernandez
vs
Tee

222 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Fernandez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sweet Tee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tee misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Tee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tee stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tee circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fernandez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tee blocks a head kick by Fernandez .
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Tee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandez counters with a series of strikes. Tee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernandez 's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernandez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Tee.
Tee throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tee leaves Fernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Fernandez misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Tee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tee's waist but Tee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Tee throws a combination. Fernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sweet Tee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Tee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.

Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Tee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Fernandez .

Fernandez manages to pull guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tee breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tee misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tee circles away.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tee misses with a series of wild punches.
Tee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tee as he avoids it easily.
Tee throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Tee misses with a wild combination.

Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez stands up out of the half guard.
Tee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Tee sprawls well.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tee as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Fernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tee is trying to stand back up but Fernandez is controlling him
Fernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tee taking some punishment here, with Fernandez in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tee is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez controlling the action here.
Fernandez thows a huge punch but Tee dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Johnny Fernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fernandez looks for a takedown but Tee sprawls well.
Tee misses with a combination
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Tee.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tee avoids it really well and circles away.

Fernandez shoots in and bounces Tee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fernandez advances to half guard.

Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez thows a huge punch but Tee dodges it nicely.
Fernandez sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Fernandez decides to stand up.
Tee avoids the head kick by Fernandez .
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fernandez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Tee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tee pinned against the cage. Tee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Fernandez misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tee does no damage.
Tee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tee misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Tee sprawls well.
Tee misses with a double jab

and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Tee won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez keeps control of Tee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Tee is controlling him.
Tee has had enough of the clinch but Fernandez keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Tee has double underhooks.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Tee is controlling the position.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tee avoids it.
Tee is trying to push Fernandez away but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Fernandez has hold of one of Tee's legs. Tee is fighting the takedown attempt but Fernandez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
Fernandez won't allow Tee to get back to his feet.
Fernandez stands and throws Tee's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez decides to stand back up. Fernandez steps back and let's Tee get back to his feet.
Tee misses with a combination
and Fernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernandez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tee circles away.
Tee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez .
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Tee has him pressed against the cage.

Tee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fernandez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tee to the mat! Tee manages to get full guard.
Tee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tee wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.
Tee is looking to stand back up but Fernandez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Tee. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Tee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Tee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tee looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tee but Tee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fernandez . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fernandez rushes Tee and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tee has him pressed against the cage.
Tee wants to break free but Fernandez has control.
Tee is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.
Tee wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Tee has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tee is pressed up against the cage. Fernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tee down to the mat. Tee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tee as he jumps to the side.
Tee misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Tee has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.

Fernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tee on his heels. He'll look to pass Tee's guard now, I'm sure.
Tee wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Fernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fernandez advances to half guard.
Johnny Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fernandez prevents Tee from standing back up.
Tee is looking to get back to is feet but Fernandez passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tee seems a little lost for a moment, as Fernandez dominates the positioning.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fernandez decides to stand back up. Fernandez steps back and let's Tee get back to his feet.

Fernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandez tries to break free but Tee pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tee.

Tee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez shoots in but Tee avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to chop away at Tee's legs.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Tee misses with a few strikes there.
Sweet Tee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Tee misses.
Tee lands a really nice looking cross but Fernandez seems unphased.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tee but Tee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fernandez .
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tee as he jumps to the side.
Tee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tee misses with a combination
and Fernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tee throws a combination that misses

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez .

Fernandez manages to pull guard.
Tee wants to stand and escape but instead Fernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fernandez dives into side control.
The referee asks Fernandez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fernandez prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweet Tee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandez 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fernandez !