PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 5264 p4p, 3395 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 412 p4p, 326 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Journey - Only The Young. Martins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monte Tiene Garabato kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hernandez
vs
Martins

170 cm
19
146
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
145
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Nutritional Shaved Ice
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hernandez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martins on his heels. He'll look to pass Martins's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez pushing down on Martins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Martins is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martins is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Martins!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hernandez lands a couple of good shots and Martins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hernandez lands strikes to the head.
Martins staying busy and making it hard for Hernandez to control.
Hernandez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hernandez is landing with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Martins hold on?!
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez lands shots from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hernandez.
Hernandez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hernandez scores with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Hernandez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez controlling from the back.
Hernandez landing with strikes.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with some ground and pound.
Martins trying to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in full control for now.
Hernandez has Martins flattened out and is raining down punches.
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hernandez tries to keep control of the position but Martins is staying busy.
Hernandez is punishing Martins with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hernandez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Martins.
Hernandez has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Martins.

Hernandez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Martins with him. Martins is trying to defend but Hernandez has an arm under the chin now! Martins grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Hernandez!
A relieved looking Frank Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.