PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlin Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TY Lanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanni has chosen Trumpets And Angels-Falling from the Skys as his entrance music. Orlin Fernandez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fernandez
vs
Lanni

184 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlin Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TY Lanni!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fernandez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lanni controls his leg.
Lanni blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Fernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lanni should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lanni wants to get back to his feet.
Lanni is staying active underneath Fernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Orlin Fernandez.

Lanni moves into the clinch.
Lanni is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lanni stalls.

Lanni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Lanni controlling him for the moment.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lanni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernandez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lanni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lanni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lanni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fernandez is trying to keep Lanni in close.
Lanni is fighting to break Fernandez's control of his arms but Fernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanni stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanni working some strikes from top position.
Fernandez throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lanni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lanni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lanni throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Lanni keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez wants to stand but Lanni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lanni is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Orlin Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lanni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandez was covering up waiting for the punch and Lanni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernandez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lanni is proving a slippery customer.
Lanni connects with a couple of short punches.

Fernandez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lanni defends well.
Lanni working some strikes from top position.
Lanni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lanni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lanni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lanni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanni is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lanni postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Lanni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lanni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fernandez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lanni is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fernandez has taken his back!

Fernandez looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but Lanni pushed the leg off.
Fernandez throwing strikes and Lanni squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.

Fernandez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lanni is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lanni is one step ahead there.
Lanni lands a couple of digs.
Lanni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lanni is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Lanni defends easily.
Lanni is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandez has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lanni throwing strikes but missing.
Lanni throws a big right hand that misses.

Fernandez working for a triangle but Lanni defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lanni throws an elbow that misses. Fernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lanni's guard. Nice move by Fernandez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TY Lanni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lanni throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fernandez.
Lanni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Lanni is having none of it.
Lanni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lanni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lanni's waist but Lanni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Lanni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lanni looks to clinch
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Lanni.
Lanni dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orlin Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TY Lanni.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandez can't break the clinch.
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.
Lanni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fernandez successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanni connects with a couple of short punches.
Lanni lands a couple of elbows.
Lanni throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Lanni is keeping the position.
Lanni wants to stand and escape but Fernandez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fernandez trying to control but Lanni is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Orlin Fernandez just wasn't active enough.
Lanni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlin Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanni is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Lanni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernandez sprawls well. Fernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lanni gets slowly back to his feet.
Lanni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez lands a high kick!

Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Lanni is a slippery customer.
Lanni is trying to stand.

Fernandez stands up from half guard.
Lanni with a poor takedown
and Fernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lanni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernandez defends well and Lanni ends up having to push Fernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez leaves Lanni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lanni is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lanni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lanni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lanni somewhat.
Fernandez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orlin Fernandez!
In defeat, TY Lanni stepped up to the mic, saying 'US LANNI'S ALWAY'S PAY OUR DEBTS!!!!'.