PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hernandez (ranked 24556 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Law (ranked 3571 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hernandez
vs
Law

202 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dillon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murphy Law!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Law counters with a two punch combo.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Law throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes. Law will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murphy Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law misses with a two punch combination.

Law clinches up against the cage.

Law jumps guard.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Law is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Hernandez gets to his feet. Law looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Law closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Law's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Hernandez pushes Law off but Law dives into side control.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Law stands up and beckons Hernandez to his feet.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.

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

Law works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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

Hernandez wants to stand but Law has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez throws a strike but Law rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law controlling from the top position.
Law prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Law might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Law gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Law gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Law forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.

Law pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Law bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez wants to control but Law postures up.

Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Law looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Law is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Law postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Murphy Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Law throws an elbow but Hernandez slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Law is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hernandez prevents Law from improving position.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Law asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law moves into full mount!
Law pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Law sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to hold on but Law pushes him away.
Law breaks from Hernandez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Law trying to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Law breaks from Hernandez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Law wants to control the pace but Hernandez is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law landing shots from mount.

Hernandez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Law throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Law circles away.
Law feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
Law throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.

Law has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Law controlling the action here for a moment.
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Law is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Law persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Law checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Law! But no joy.

Law drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.

Law manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law content to stall in guard here.
Hernandez is looking to stand back up but Law counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hernandez.
Law stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Law stands and steps away. Hernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dillon Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Law closes the distance and clinches.

Hernandez jumps guard and drags Law to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Law wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.

Law stands up from Hernandez's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Law!

Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dillon Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy Law is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Law decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hernandez, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Law has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy Law!