PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alphonse Capone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Capone
vs
Hernandez

173 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
22
149 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonse Capone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Capone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Capone scores with a spinning back kick!

Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Capone is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hernandez not doing much here.
I looks like Hernandez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Hernandez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capone pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hernandez controlling the pace.

Hernandez stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capone avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Capone is avoiding it.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Capone sprawls well.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Capone is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Capone is avoiding it.
Adrian Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capone lands a head kick. Hernandez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez shoots in and drives through. Capone sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capone throws a front kick that sends Hernandez stumbling back into the cage.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Capone circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez tries to land a body kick
and Capone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hernandez blocks a low kick nicely.
Capone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick by Hernandez misses
and Capone counters with an inside leg kick.
Capone throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Capone tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Alphonse Capone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Hernandez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A chopping leg kick lands by Capone.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Capone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hernandez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Capone throws a head kick that half lands.
Hernandez misses with a kick to the body
and Capone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Capone - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to clinch
and Capone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hernandez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Capone circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Capone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.
Capone keeps the fight on the outside.
Capone tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Capone slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Capone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Capone counters with a head kick. That will keep Hernandez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Capone counters with a leg kick.
Adrian Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez wants to clinch
and Capone counters with a good low kick that Hernandez was not able to check.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Capone throws a nice head kick!
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Capone. Capone obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Capone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Capone.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Capone circles away and keeps his distance.
Capone misses with a head kick.
Hernandez wants to clinch.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Capone counters with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez wants to clinch
and Capone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hernandez's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Capone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capone pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Capone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capone wants it to stay on the feet.
Alphonse Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Hernandez.
An inside leg kick lands from Capone.
Capone is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Capone connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez throws a body kick the misses
and Capone counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Capone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hernandez really felt that one!
A slapping leg kick lands for Capone.
Good leg kick by Capone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Capone 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!

Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Capone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Capone thows a body kick. Hernandez tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez content to stall in guard here.
Capone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Capone is wriggling around but Hernandez manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capone scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hernandez manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

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