PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keaton Vega (ranked 3065 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Francisco Hernandez (ranked 73 p4p, 103 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vega
vs
Hernandez

188 cm
20
248
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
270
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keaton Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega connects with a leg kick.
Vega throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vega.
Hernandez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vega swivels and escapes.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega lands with a cross.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hernandez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Vega scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Hernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keaton Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega lands a nice looking body kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
Vega misses with a looping left.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hernandez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Vega.
Vega scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Vega.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Vega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vega can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Vega.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Vega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hernandez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vega has got the better of the exchanges.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega with a jab.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keaton Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Hernandez.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vega.
Vega cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Vega.
The crowd cheers as Vega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Keaton Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Vega.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega lands with a nice body punch.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Vega tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vega scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Vega lands an overhand right.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keaton Vega dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Vega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vega lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the cage.

Hernandez is rocked!
Vega throws an overhand right that drops Hernandez like a sack of potatoes! Vega dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keaton Vega!
A relieved looking Keaton Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.