PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrick Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fernandez
vs
Corleone

214 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darrick Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocco Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corleone to the ground. Corleone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corleone throws a fast counter high kick but Fernandez manages to duck under it in time.
Fernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Corleone circles away.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses
and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Corleone.
Corleone is looking to clinch.

Corleone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Corleone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corleone trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Fernandez gets caught flat footed, as Corleone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Corleone tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
Fernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Corleone stops Fernandez from standing up.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
Fernandez has Corleone pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fernandez is in close to Corleone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone looking to control.

Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Fernandez being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Fernandez distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone is trying to stand.

That's four 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.
Fernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Corleone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrick Fernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Corleone shoots in and gets a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez stands up over Corleone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez forces his way into half guard.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Fernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fernandez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rocco Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corleone to the ground. Corleone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Corleone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez's guard.

Fernandez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fernandez tries to sprawl but Corleone drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Fernandez has one foot on Corleone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Corleone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corleone is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Fernandez decides to pull guard.
Corleone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez has his hands on Corleone's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Corleone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but Corleone postures up.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corleone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fernandez wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.
Corleone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fernandez pushes Corleone off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrick Fernandez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corleone but Corleone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corleone is looking for the big counter here.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corleone sprawls well. Corleone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Corleone, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Corleone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez jumps guard but Corleone stands there with Fernandez around his waist. Fernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fernandez manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez pulls Corleone in to control the position.
Fernandez controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Corleone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Corleone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fernandez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corleone has Fernandez in his guard.

Corleone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corleone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Corleone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fernandez has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone taking some punishment here, with Fernandez in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corleone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corleone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Fernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone wants to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corleone defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Rocco Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrick Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fernandez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corleone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fernandez is in Corleone's guard.
Fernandez is standing up over Corleone. Corleone looks to escape but Fernandez dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrick Fernandez!