PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milky Mindoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hernandez
vs
Mindoro

180 cm
26
186 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

198 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milky Mindoro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.

Hernandez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mindoro to the ground. Hernandez is now in Mindoro's guard.
Mindoro being controlled here, momentarily.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mindoro is keeping the position for now.
Mindoro keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.

Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Mindoro keeps moving.
Mindoro 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 a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mindoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Mindoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mindoro manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Mindoro's guard.
Hernandez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mindoro keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Mindoro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mindoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindoro seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.

That's two 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 is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mindoro is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Mindoro misses.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mindoro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
Mindoro misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Mindoro avoids it well and moves away.
Mindoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mindoro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mindoro sprawls well. Mindoro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mindoro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mindoro scores with a punch to the head.
Mindoro stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Mindoro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mindoro lands a glancing blow to the side of Hernandez's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindoro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Milky Mindoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mindoro misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mindoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Mindoro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mindoro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mindoro.
Mindoro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
Mindoro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mindoro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick there by Mindoro.
Hernandez takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milky Mindoro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mindoro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Mindoro, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Mindoro against the cage but Mindoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mindoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mindoro sprawls and moves away.
Mindoro connects with a nice looking jab.
Mindoro lands a nice looking body kick.
Mindoro lands a leg kick that knocks Hernandez off balance momentarily.
Mindoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mindoro throws a low kick, looking for Hernandez's leg but Hernandez calmly moves out of range.

Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mindoro wants to get back to full guard.

Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mindoro has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Mindoro is defending well.
Mindoro tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Mindoro pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hernandez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hernandez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mindoro tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
Mindoro is trying desperately to improve position.

Hernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mindoro manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Mindoro is working away.

Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mindoro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Hernandez has hold of Mindoro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mindoro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hernandez cranks the arm and Mindoro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mindoro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Hernandez!