PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Danza kuduro as his entrance music. Javier Hernandez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ovaltrades
vs
Hernandez

155 cm
39
147 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

170 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good elbows
Powerful

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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ovaltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ovaltrades misses its intended target.
Ovaltrades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ovaltrades looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.

Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hernandez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ovaltrades regains guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovaltrades, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Javier Hernandez wasn't active enough on the ground.

Ovaltrades scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hernandez trying to control here.
Ovaltrades trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ovaltrades avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Ovaltrades unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Ovaltrades gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ovaltrades unloads with some shots from mount but Hernandez bucks and avoids them well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovaltrades controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ovaltrades. What's that going to do exactly?
Ovaltrades pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ovaltrades avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.

Ovaltrades wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ovaltrades.
Hernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking to control but Hernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernandez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ovaltrades passes into side control, despite Hernandez's attempt to control the position.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.

Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ovaltrades's best efforts.
Hernandez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hernandez wants to control but Ovaltrades is keeping busy.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ovaltrades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ovaltrades prevents Hernandez from improving his position.

Ovaltrades seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hernandez has recovered full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Javier Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ovaltrades's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovaltrades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Ovaltrades closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaltrades takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernandez lands an elbow inside that Ovaltrades shrugs off.
Ovaltrades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ovaltrades is working for takedown but Hernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovaltrades throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ovaltrades checks a leg kick.

Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ovaltrades, pushing him back against the cage.
Ovaltrades can't break the clinch.
Ovaltrades taking a breather.
Ovaltrades misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hernandez.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades misses with a body punch.

Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ovaltrades scores with a nice head shot.

Ovaltrades rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Ovaltrades 's eye.
Ovaltrades will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
Ovaltrades misses with a body punch.
Ovaltrades tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.
Ovaltrades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez misses with an elbow strike.
Ovaltrades tries to stall but Hernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.

Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Ovaltrades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ovaltrades tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Hernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ovaltrades, who protects the arm well.
Hernandez wants to stand but Ovaltrades is controlling his arm.
Hernandez in the domination position with Ovaltrades hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is looking to regain half guard here but Hernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ovaltrades is working hard here to advance position.

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ovaltrades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ovaltrades is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ovaltrades knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hernandez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ovaltrades rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hernandez's guard! Nice work there by Ovaltrades!
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ovaltrades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Ovaltrades will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Ovaltrades slips the punch.
Jack Ovaltrades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaltrades scores with a three punch combo!
Ovaltrades takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ovaltrades swinging wildly here.
Ovaltrades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ovaltrades.
Ovaltrades struggles to land a body shot inside as Hernandez controls his hands.
Ovaltrades avoids the elbow strike from Hernandez, against the cage.
Ovaltrades blocks an elbow strike.
Ovaltrades takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ovaltrades misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaltrades trying to stall but Hernandez improves his position.
Ovaltrades tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Ovaltrades's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying to break free.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.

Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Ovaltrades up, before dumping him to the ground. Ovaltrades manages to land in guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez pushes down on Ovaltrades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hernandez trying to control from Ovaltrades's half guard. Ovaltrades has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ovaltrades's guard.
Ovaltrades wants to get back to full guard.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Ovaltrades dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez is controlling the pace.
Ovaltrades is looking to improve his position.
Ovaltrades is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hernandez is just content to waste time from the top position. Ovaltrades takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovaltrades, not yet.
Hernandez advances position into side control!
Hernandez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Ovaltrades manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hernandez.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ovaltrades is on top in guard.
Ovaltrades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hernandez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ovaltrades being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Hernandez!
A victorious Javier Hernandez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.