PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 2042 p4p, 294 weight class) and Adolfo Fernando (ranked 1803 p4p, 255 weight class). Logan Ninefingers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adolfo Fernando's chin.

Ninefingers
vs
Fernando

188 cm
31
214 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

207 cm
29
219 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
Ninefingers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninefingers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ninefingers digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers feints and then cracks Fernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernando down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninefingers throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but Fernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernando throws a counter combo.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.

Fernando pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando is trying to break free.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Fernando.
A short right from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.

Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ninefingers throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninefingers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ninefingers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fernando!
Fernando pushes Ninefingers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ninefingers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ninefingers trying to control the position but Fernando is working away.

Fernando throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers tries to counter with a takedown but Fernando is quick to defend against it.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ninefingers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernando is trying to defend but Ninefingers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Fernando has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ninefingers is on him like a limpet, forcing Fernando back against the cage.
Ninefingers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ninefingers tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fernando.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.
Fernando gets through Ninefingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ninefingers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Ninefingers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Ninefingers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ninefingers scores with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ninefingers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninefingers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Fernando.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninefingers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ninefingers misses with the body kick
and Fernando counters with a solid body kick.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninefingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Fernando.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
As Ninefingers backs off Fernando throws a huge counter combo but Ninefingers manages to avoid it all.
Ninefingers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninefingers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick.
Fernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernando wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers cracks Fernando with a good jab.
Fernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninefingers. Ninefingers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.

Fernando moves into range and clinches up with Ninefingers.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow Fernando down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Fernando forces Ninefingers back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando managing to block the knees to the body from Ninefingers.
Fernando misses with some punches.

Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick.

Fernando darts in and clinches Ninefingers up against the cage.
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!
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but Fernando blocks it.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ninefingers throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Ninefingers.
Fernando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninefingers.

Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando blocks a low kick nicely.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Ninefingers.
That kick from Ninefingers tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernando is fending him off so far but Ninefingers persists. Nope, Fernando circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando checks a low kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers jabs Fernando right on the nose. Fernando blinks but takes it well.
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Ninefingers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninefingers lands a shoulder strike.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ninefingers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers shoots and misses
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Ninefingers backing up. Ninefingers nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ninefingers. Ninefingers obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.

Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ninefingers fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fernando. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away.
Ninefingers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ninefingers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernando defends well and Ninefingers ends up having to push Fernando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernando connects with a jab.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Fernando circles away easily
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers throws a chopping leg kick but Fernando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernando is looking to clinch.

Ninefingers gets a double leg takedown into Fernando's guard.

Fernando has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ninefingers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninefingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ninefingers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ninefingers.

Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a wild body kick that Fernando sees coming a mile off.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
Ninefingers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Fernando responds with a good body kick, but Ninefingers manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers throws the kick towards the body but Fernando avoids it.
Fernando is looking for the big counter here.
Fernando steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ninefingers. That one must have hurt.
You can see that Fernando has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

Fernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernando wants to break free but Ninefingers has control.

Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ninefingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Ninefingers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers misses with a few strikes there.
Fernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Fernando clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ninefingers missing with knees to the body.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninefingers blocking some punches.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ninefingers obliges.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ninefingers throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a body punch.
Ninefingers landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Logan Ninefingers!
Logan Ninefingers gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).