PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hernandez (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jalmari Kola (ranked 25194 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hernandez
vs
Kola

202 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dillon Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalmari Kola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kola scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kola tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kola fails to land with a series of punches.
Kola misses with a body shot.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Kola.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kola with a jab.

It looks like Dillon Hernandez has been cut.
Kola throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Kola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Kola's leg. Kola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Kola coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kola misses.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Kola gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Kola.

Hernandez gets control of Kola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kola has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.

Kola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Kola misses with a double jab
and Hernandez counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Kola's legs.

Hernandez clinches up with Kola and pushes him back against the cage.
Kola digs a right hand into Hernandez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hernandez's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kola with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Hernandez gets control of Kola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hernandez uses the cage to get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kola tries to land a knee to the head but Hernandez blocks with his arms.
Kola avoiding damage.
Kola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hernandez up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kola's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Kola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Kola.

Hernandez manages to pull guard.
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!

Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kola defends it easily.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kola manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalmari Kola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kola throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.

Kola has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hernandez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hernandez decides to pull guard.

Hernandez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Kola rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kola.

Hernandez gets control of Kola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Hernandez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.

Kola darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Kola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kola lands a nice uppercut.
Kola landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kola slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Kola forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Kola unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Kola breaks the clinch.
Kola throws a head kick that misses.
As Kola looks to move away, Hernandez throws a big counter combo but Kola just gets out of the way.
Kola throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Kola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Kola has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hernandez pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kola stands up from Hernandez's guard - Kola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Kola.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Kola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kola misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kola.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kola misses with a series of wild punches.
Kola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kola.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kola.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hernandez.
Kola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Kola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jalmari Kola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hernandez's cut.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kola's guard.
Kola wants to stand and escape but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez works over Kola with some ground and pound from guard.

Hernandez stands and steps away. Kola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kola blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Kola throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kola.

Hernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernandez avoids it.
Kola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kola connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernandez takes a knee to the side of the body.

Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dillon Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hernandez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kola is trying to escape and Hernandez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kola is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hernandez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dillon Hernandez!