PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grorge Michelson (ranked 25136 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Armando Hernandez (ranked 25051 p4p, 0 weight class). Grorge Michelson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Michelson
vs
Armando Hernandez

182 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grorge Michelson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Armando Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Jose Armando Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Michelson on that attempt.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michelson backs up against the cage.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Michelson wants to clinch.
Hernandez leaves Michelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grorge Michelson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernandez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Michelson working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michelson 's head.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michelson 's head.

Michelson is rocked!
Michelson is breathing heavily.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Hernandez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is in close to Michelson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michelson keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Michelson 's head.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Michelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michelson wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez is working Michelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.

Michelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michelson . 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez lands a couple of digs.
Hernandez distracts Michelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Michelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez is working Michelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernandez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hernandez with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hernandez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hernandez won't allow Michelson to get back to his feet.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Michelson , not yet.
Hernandez is working Michelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Hernandez scoring with some ground and pound.
Hernandez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michelson 's head.
Hernandez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Michelson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hernandez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Michelson can't hide his disappointment, as Hernandez celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Armando Hernandez!