PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Fernanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalwabib Stiopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernanda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Classical Gas. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fernanda
vs
Stiopic

176 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

RAGS of a RONIN

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Urban Fighter

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geronimo Fernanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalwabib Stiopic !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiopic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernanda counters with a three punch combo that has Stiopic backing up. Stiopic nods at Fernanda to acknowledge the strikes.
Stiopic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stiopic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernanda counters with a series of strikes. Stiopic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Stiopic . Stiopic gets slowly back to his feet.
Geronimo Fernanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalwabib Stiopic .
Stiopic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stiopic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiopic wants to clinch
and Fernanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Stiopic darts in trying to clinch
and Fernanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiopic tries to clinch up
and Fernanda counters with a one-two to the body.
Stiopic shoots and misses
and Fernanda counters with a series of strikes. Stiopic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stiopic has his takedown stuffed
and Fernanda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stiopic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernanda defends well and Stiopic ends up having to push Fernanda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernanda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fernanda lands a two punch combo.
Stiopic looks to clinch
and Fernanda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernanda lands a slapping body shot.
Fernanda is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Stiopic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fernanda.
Stiopic has his takedown stuffed
and Fernanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic misses with a takedown
and Fernanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernanda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stiopic back to the cage. Fernanda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stiopic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stiopic thinking.
Stiopic darts in looking for a takedown but Fernanda gets double underhooks and turns Stiopic into the cage.
Stiopic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernanda throws a combination. Stiopic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stiopic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a series of strikes. Stiopic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stiopic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernanda is fending him off so far but Stiopic persists. Nope, Fernanda circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fernanda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stiopic tries to clinch
and Fernanda counters with a left to the body.
Stiopic fails with the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic fails with the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a nice body shot.
Stiopic looks winded!
Stiopic moves to clinch but Fernanda breaks away
and Fernanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stiopic is defended easily by Fernanda.
Nice takedown defense from Fernanda. No joy for Stiopic on that attempt.
Stiopic darts in looking for a takedown but Fernanda gets double underhooks and turns Stiopic into the cage.
Fernanda lands with a cross.
Stiopic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fernanda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernanda counters with a left to the body.
Stiopic tries to clinch up
and Fernanda counters with a two punch combo.
Fernanda scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Stiopic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernanda swivels and escapes.
Fernanda is looking for a counter combo.
Stiopic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernanda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stiopic tries for a takedown but Fernanda circles away easily
and Fernanda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been informed that Stiopic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiopic fails with the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a straight right hand.
Stiopic tries for a takedown but Fernanda circles away easily
and Fernanda counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geronimo Fernanda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fernanda connects with the punch.
Stiopic has his takedown stuffed
and Fernanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Stiopic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fernanda counters with a two punch combo.
A cross from Fernanda lands.
Geronimo Fernanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernanda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalwabib Stiopic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiopic closes the distance but Fernanda moves to the side
and Fernanda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stiopic fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Stiopic looks to move away, Fernanda throws a big counter combo but Stiopic just gets out of the way.

Stiopic closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stiopic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fernanda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Geronimo Fernanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalwabib Stiopic .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiopic goes for a takedown attempt but Fernanda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stiopic dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernanda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stiopic shoots and misses
and Fernanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiopic with a poor takedown
and Fernanda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stiopic is breathing heavily.
Stiopic darts in trying to clinch
and Fernanda counters with a left and a right that stings Stiopic .
Stiopic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fernanda!
Stiopic with a poor takedown
and Fernanda counters with a two punch combo.
Stiopic tries for a takedown but Fernanda circles away easily
and Fernanda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stiopic thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiopic wants to clinch
and Fernanda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernanda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stiopic can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernanda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stiopic doesn't seem bothered though.
Stiopic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernanda defends it nicely.
As Stiopic looks to move away, Fernanda throws a big counter combo but Stiopic just gets out of the way.
Stiopic is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fernanda is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stiopic .
Fernanda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stiopic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a left and a right that stings Stiopic .

Stiopic scores with a takedown into Fernanda's guard.
Stiopic wants to pass the guard but Fernanda is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fernanda's guard.
Stiopic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiopic thows a huge punch but Fernanda dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiopic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernanda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stiopic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stiopic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernanda's head.
Fernanda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stiopic .
Stiopic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fernanda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stiopic .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic is looking to advance position but Fernanda won't allow it.
Stiopic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fernanda won't allow Stiopic to pass to mount.
Stiopic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernanda's head.
Stiopic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernanda's head.
Stiopic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Stiopic is trying to work for a kimura but Fernanda is defending well.
Stiopic trying to advance position but Fernanda counters by regaining guard.
Stiopic throwing strikes from guard but Fernanda blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geronimo Fernanda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stiopic misses with a takedown
and Fernanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiopic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fernanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stiopic has his takedown stuffed
and Fernanda counters with a three punch combo that has Stiopic backing up. Stiopic nods at Fernanda to acknowledge the strikes.
Geronimo Fernanda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalwabib Stiopic .
Stiopic tries for a takedown but Fernanda circles away easily
and Fernanda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiopic moves to clinch but Fernanda breaks away
and Fernanda counters with a three punch combo that has Stiopic backing up. Stiopic nods at Fernanda to acknowledge the strikes.
Stiopic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stiopic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fernanda counters with a series of strikes. Stiopic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stiopic shoots and misses
and Fernanda counters with a series of strikes. Stiopic will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernanda gets caught flat footed, as Stiopic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiopic wants to pass the guard but Fernanda is keeping the position.
Stiopic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernanda wants to sweep here but Stiopic controlling him for the moment.
Fernanda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiopic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiopic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiopic throws a strike but Fernanda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiopic wants to sweep here but Fernanda controlling him for the moment.

Stiopic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernanda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernanda pushes down on Stiopic 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stiopic has a hand on Fernanda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fernanda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stiopic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stiopic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiopic is looking for a sweep. Fernanda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stiopic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stiopic is looking to improve his position.
Stiopic manages to get to full guard.
Fernanda wants to pass the guard but Stiopic is keeping the position.

Stiopic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernanda passes into side control.
Fernanda trying to control the position but Stiopic is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stiopic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stiopic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stiopic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stiopic .
Stiopic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fernanda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stiopic manages to get to full guard.

Stiopic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernanda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalwabib Stiopic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geronimo Fernanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Stiopic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernanda defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo Fernanda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernanda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geronimo Fernanda!
Geronimo Fernanda very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.