PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Awolnation - Sail. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryan's choice of entrance music: I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hernanes
vs
Ryan

170 cm
34
168 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

183 cm
34
159 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernanes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.

Hernanes clinches.
Hernanes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Hernanes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hernanes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hernanes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hernanes scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Hernanes gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernanes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hernanes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hernanes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan is trying to drag Hernanes to the mat but Hernanes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Ryan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hernanes won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Hernanes trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernanes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernanes tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.

Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is thwarting Hernanes's attempts to control the position.
Hernanes tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Hernanes defends the submission attempt.

Ryan is working for a kimura but Hernanes is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hernanes is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernanes avoid being mounted?
Hernanes is looking to improve his position.

Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Hernanes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernanes scores with a three punch combo!

Ryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Hernanes is working away.
Hernanes tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Hernanes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernanes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romeo Hernanes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ryan looks for a takedown but Hernanes sprawls well.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernanes.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Hernanes avoids it easily.
Hernanes tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Hernanes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Hernanes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernanes lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Hernanes tries to clinch up.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Hernanes misses with a head kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hernanes shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernanes moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hernanes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hernanes throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romeo Hernanes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernanes throws a combination. Ryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernanes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernanes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernanes misses with a knee to the head.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.

Ryan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hernanes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Ryan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hernanes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hernanes for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hernanes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes wants to escape the position.
Ryan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ryan controlling from the back.
Ryan wants to control but Hernanes is keeping busy.
Hernanes is really stuck here.

Hernanes showing good submission defense here.

Ryan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Hernanes from escaping the position.

Ryan working for the choke.
Hernanes can't escape the position.
Well, with Ryan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hernanes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ryan wants to control but Hernanes manages to buck him off and is now in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Hernanes!
Ryan wants to stand up but Hernanes is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pulls Hernanes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernanes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernanes wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Romeo Hernanes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hernanes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romeo Hernanes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hernanes tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hernanes to the ground. Hernanes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hernanes. Those never looked like landing.

Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Hernanes's guard.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan cracks Hernanes with a solid left hand.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernanes controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Hernanes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Hernanes is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working Hernanes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernanes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hernanes dives on top into guard.

Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daniel Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hernanes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Hernanes sees coming a mile off.
Romeo Hernanes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernanes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernanes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romeo Hernanes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.

Hernanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes looking to throw knees to the head but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Ryan avoiding damage as Hernanes throws knees to the body.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Hernanes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Ryan is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernanes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hernanes misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernanes tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hernanes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hernanes fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ryan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernanes has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hernanes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ryan looking to control but Hernanes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hernanes gets back to half guard.
Hernanes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernanes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Ryan.
I think Hernanes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!