PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 2382 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Bob Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Henry Jr
vs
Bobby

182 cm
28
180
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
177
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henry Jr rushes Bobby and presses him up against the cage.
Bobby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henry Jr prevents Bobby from breaking the clinch.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Jr can't get the takedown.
Henry Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry Jr moves out of range of the strikes.

Henry Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bobby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Henry Jr's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bobby throws the left hand but Henry Jr avoids the punch easily.
Henry Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Henry Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Bobby is quick to defend against it.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Henry Jr's head but Henry Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Bobby misses.
Bobby misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Bobby is quick to defend against it.

Henry Jr rushes Bobby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobby tries to break free but Henry Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby tries to break free but Henry Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Bobby is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobby breaks from the clinch.
Bobby misses with a looping right.
Henry Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Bobby misses the target.
Bobby loads up on a big right hand but Henry Jr slips the punch.
Bobby misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Bobby misses with a jab to the body

and Henry Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobby!
Bobby tries to buck Henry Jr off but Henry Jr is having none of it.

Henry Jr decides to stand back up.
Donk. Henry Jr catches Bobby right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry Jr moves away.
Henry Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Henry Jr slips under a jab.
Henry Jr jabs at Bobby's body.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henry Jr gets a clinch.

Bobby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Henry Jr moved out of range.
Bobby takes a swing at Henry Jr's ribcage but misses.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
Henry Jr scores with a body shot.
Bobby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bobby misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry Jr blocks a jab.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry Jr.
Henry Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.

Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobby prevents the takedown attempt.

Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henry Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bobby tumbling to the mat - Henry Jr dives into Bobby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Henry Jr stands up.
Henry Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobby on the side of the head.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Bobby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry Jr.
Bobby throws a body punch but Henry Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Henry Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henry Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry Jr slips under a jab from Bobby.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobby misses the jab.
Bobby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Henry Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobby misses the jab.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Bobby will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby is trying to force a seperation but Henry Jr has the dominant position.
Bobby prevents a takedown attempt there.

Henry Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henry Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Henry Jr gets to his feet. Bobby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby throws a jab when Henry Jr was well out of range.
Bobby swings for the body but Henry Jr moves out of range.
Bobby throws a body shot but no joy.
Henry Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bobby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby throws an overhand right that lands on Henry Jr's shoulder, as Henry Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Bobby misses with a straight left.
Henry Jr blocks a jab.
Henry Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobby at a distance.
Bobby missing with a left hand there. Henry Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby looks to land a right hand but Henry Jr moved out of range.
Bobby misses with a left hand

and Henry Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobby's guard.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Henry Jr stands and steps away. Bobby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Henry Jr clinches.

Bobby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby swings widly with a right hand

and Henry Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henry Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bobby!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Henry Jr stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Henry Jr works over Bobby's head and body with a nice combination.

Bobby tries to keep at a distance but Henry Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

Henry Jr has Bobby pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Henry Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bobby tumbling to the mat - Henry Jr dives into Bobby's guard.
Henry Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henry Jr gets to his feet. Bobby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Henry Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bobby tries to circle away but Henry Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Bobby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobby is pressed up against the cage. Henry Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobby down to the mat. Bobby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Henry Jr clinches up against the cage.
Henry Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bobby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby is trying to force a seperation but Henry Jr has the dominant position.
Henry Jr wants a takedown.

Bobby manages to break the clinch.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bobby misses.
Bobby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henry Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobby's head.
Bobby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobby.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henry Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby. Henry Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Henry Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Henry Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henry Jr not doing much here.
Andrew Henry Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
Henry Jr stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr moves into full mount! Bobby won't be happy about that!

Henry Jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bob Bobby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Henry Jr pushes Bobby up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry Jr is looking for a takedown.

Henry Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Henry Jr wants to pass the guard but Bobby is defending well.
Henry Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Henry Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bobby throws a hook to the side of Henry Jr's head but Henry Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Henry Jr does no damage.
Bobby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henry Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bobby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Henry Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobby can do to turn this around?
Bobby throws an off balance right hand

and Henry Jr counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bobby is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henry Jr stands up and beckons Bobby to join him on the feet.
Bobby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Bobby looks to land a left hand but Henry Jr moved out of range nicely.
Henry Jr staying out of range there.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
Bobby throws the left hand but Henry Jr avoids the punch easily.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Henry Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bobby sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobby misses the target.
Bobby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Henry Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Henry Jr attempts a counter takedown but Bobby avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Bobby looks to throw the jab but Henry Jr is out of range.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Henry Jr.
Andrew Henry Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobby.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henry Jr!

Bobby is rocked!
Henry Jr connects with a right that clearly hurt Bobby. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Henry Jr proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bobby collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Henry Jr!
A victorious Andrew Henry Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.