PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Armando Hernandez (ranked 2648 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Al Boleahi (ranked 3326 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Boleahi has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The key to victory for Jose Armando Hernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Armando Hernandez
vs
Al Boleahi

172 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

179 cm
27
157 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Armando Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Al Boleahi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Boleahi but Al Boleahi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Boleahi looks winded!
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.

Nice combo by Hernandez! Oh, that's hurt him - Al Boleahi falls to the canvas and Hernandez follows him into side control.

It looks like Omar Al Boleahi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Al Boleahi is rocked!
Hernandez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Boleahi is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Boleahi is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Al Boleahi down.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hernandez landing a few strikes.
Al Boleahi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Al Boleahi down.
Hernandez lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Boleahi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Al Boleahi some visible discomfort.
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hernandez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hernandez cracks Al Boleahi with a big right hand but Al Boleahi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Al Boleahi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Al Boleahi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hernandez is working Al Boleahi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.
Hernandez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Al Boleahi down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Al Boleahi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Boleahi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is putting a hurting on Al Boleahi here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Hernandez crashes against the mat.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hernandez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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!
Al Boleahi parries the strikes from Hernandez easily there. Hernandez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Al Boleahi to escape.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Al Boleahi's temple.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Hernandez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Al Boleahi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hernandez scores with punches from side control.
Al Boleahi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Al Boleahi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez is chipping away with strikes.
Al Boleahi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Boleahi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Al Boleahi is trying to buck Hernandez off.
Hernandez cracks Al Boleahi with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Hernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Al Boleahi dodges the ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hernandez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Hernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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.
Al Boleahi is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Boleahi taking a bit of punishment here - Hernandez scoring with strikes.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Al Boleahi defends.
Al Boleahi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from escaping the position.
Hernandez cracks Al Boleahi with a big right hand but Al Boleahi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hernandez looks up at the clock and then as Al Boleahi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hernandez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez drags him back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Boleahi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Armando Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Al Boleahi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Al Boleahi fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Boleahi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Boleahi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hernandez stalks Al Boleahi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Al Boleahi's face. Al Boleahi staggers backwards, shaken.
Al Boleahi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.

Al Boleahi looking to score a takedown here. Hernandez is defending well but Al Boleahi drives through and ends up in Hernandez's guard.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Boleahi is controlling him.
Jose Armando Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Boleahi scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Boleahi is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Boleahi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Al Boleahi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Boleahi can do to turn this around?
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Hernandez finds it's target.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Boleahi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose Armando Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.

Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Boleahi defending well though.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez slips a nice elbow through Al Boleahi's hands, connecting with Al Boleahi's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Boleahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Al Boleahi's temple.
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!
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hernandez there.
Al Boleahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from standing back up.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Boleahi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand.
Hernandez passes to side control.
Al Boleahi is pushing Hernandez's head away, looking to escape. Hernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
Hernandez working the body and head with strikes.
Hernandez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Hernandez lands some shots froms side control.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Al Boleahi defends.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Hernandez scoring with punches and elbows.
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hernandez working the body and head with strikes.
Hernandez is putting a hurting on Al Boleahi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from escaping the position.
Al Boleahi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hernandez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Al Boleahi pushes Hernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Armando Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Al Boleahi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hernandez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Al Boleahi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hernandez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Boleahi's head.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez stops Al Boleahi from standing up.
Hernandez postures up in Al Boleahi's guard and throws a big left but Al Boleahi blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Boleahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Boleahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez distracts Al Boleahi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Al Boleahi has momentary wrist control but Hernandez slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Boleahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez won't allow Al Boleahi to get back to his feet.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Al Boleahi wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez distracts Al Boleahi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Al Boleahi blocks nicely.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez won't allow Al Boleahi to get back to his feet.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Boleahi's head.
Al Boleahi is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Al Boleahi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez prevents Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Boleahi is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Al Boleahi's guard.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Boleahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working Al Boleahi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Al Boleahi wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Al Boleahi is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Boleahi has wrist control.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Al Boleahi is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omar Al Boleahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Armando Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Al Boleahi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Al Boleahi looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Armando Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Armando Hernandez!