PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hernando Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krush is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pusha T- Pain. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cortez
vs
Krush

177 cm
31
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
30
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hernando Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Krush!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krush pushes Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.

Krush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krush enables Cortez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Krush wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him.

Cortez stands up and waves to Krush to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.

Krush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krush wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Krush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez can't get the takedown.
Krush misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krush.

Cortez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krush can't fight it off and eventually Cortez manages to take the fight to the floor. Krush looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Krush has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krush is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez passes Krush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krush is looking to escape.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Krush won't allow it.
Cortez not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hernando Cortez.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krush sprawls well. Krush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cortez drives through with a takedown into guard.

Krush has his feet on Cortez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hernando Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krush tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krush but Krush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krush tries to clinch

and Cortez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krush's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez prevents Krush from getting back to his feet.

Krush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cortez stands and throws Krush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cortez working the head and body with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Krush pushes Cortez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cortez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cortez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Krush's shoulder. That is not cool.
Krush is pushing Cortez's head away, looking to escape. Cortez manages to hold on to the position though.
Cortez slows the pace down.
Krush is trying to improve his position.

Cortez decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Krush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez fails with the takedown
and Krush counters with a head kick.

Cortez darts in and clinches Krush up against the cage.
Cortez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krush's efforts to push away.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Krush.

Cortez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernando Cortez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cortez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krush stuffs the takedown attempt from Cortez. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krush but Krush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hernando Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Krush closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the cage.

Cortez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krush clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cortez landing with strikes.
Krush is trying to stand back up.
Krush is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cortez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krush is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Krush right now.
Krush controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Krush tries to escape but Cortez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cortez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Krush's body.
Will Cortez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cortez 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.
Krush trying to get back to his feet but Cortez is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Krush do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cortez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hernando Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krush wants to escape the position.
Cortez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Krush doesn't escape.
Krush is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cortez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control.
Krush tries to break free.
Krush is trying to get back to his feet but Cortez has full control of the position and if anything, Krush has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cortez controlling well, preventing Krush from escaping the position.
Cortez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cortez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cortez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krush is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Krush tries to roll but Cortez sticks to his back.
Cortez has good solid back control here.
Krush trying to get back to his feet but Cortez is in full control for now.
Cortez 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.
Krush is breathing heavily.
Cortez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez is punishing Krush with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernando Cortez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Krush tries to clinch

and Cortez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krush won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Krush's face as Cortez controls the position.
Krush is trying to buck Cortez off.
Krush is looking for a sweep.
Cortez taking a breather here.
Krush is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cortez is controlling him well.
Krush takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cortez takes a little break here. Krush wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Krush is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cortez is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Krush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez landing strikes.
Krush striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Krush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez slows the pace down.
Cortez lands an elbow.
Krush is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cortez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cortez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krush is being controlled here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hernando Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Krush throws a sloppy head kick and Cortez moves out of range easily.
Krush closes the distance but Cortez moves to the side

and Cortez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Krush is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Cortez connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krush flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Krush is in a horrible position here. Cortez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krush wants to get back to his feet.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Cortez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Krush is trying to escape the mount.
Cortez controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krush?
Cortez controlling the pace for now.
Alexander Krush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krush is in a horrible position here. Cortez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krush is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez controlling from mount.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krush can do to turn this around?
Krush swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hernando Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cortez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hernando Cortez!
After winning the bout, Hernando Cortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.