PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Hernando (ranked 3521 p4p, 168 weight class) and Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 1343 p4p, 68 weight class). Jostrzebski has chosen Sucker For Pain as his entrance music. Joseph Jostrzebski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Braxton Hernando's chin.

Hernando
vs
Jostrzebski

175 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
143 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braxton Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jostrzebski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Jostrzebski keeps it at a distance.
Hernando tries to clinch but Jostrzebski moves away
and Hernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernando has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with an open hand slap.
Jostrzebski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernando.
Jostrzebski throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jostrzebski.
Hernando cracks Jostrzebski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Hernando half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernando gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jostrzebski.

Hernando is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jostrzebski cracks Hernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Hernando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jostrzebski fakes the body blow, causing Hernando to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hernando goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).