PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox has chosen 50 Cent Ft. Eminem - Psycho as his entrance music. Nick Fox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Henrique
vs
Fox

179 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lauro Henrique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Fox!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henrique gets a clinch.

Henrique jumps guard and drags Fox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox controlling from the top position.

Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henrique has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Henrique's legs - danger averted.
Fox lands a couple of digs.

Henrique is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henrique has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henrique's guard.

Henrique has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Henrique is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fox controlling from the top position.
Fox throws a big right hand that misses.

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.

Fox gets to his feet. Henrique looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fox lands a with a good body shot.
Henrique is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Fox.

Fox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries to get to full guard but Fox has control of the leg.
Fox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henrique wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henrique is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Henrique to stand up.
Henrique with a poor takedown
and Fox counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Lauro Henrique has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox scores with a hook to the body. Henrique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henrique takes one to the chin there.
Fox looks to land a combination but Henrique avoids it well.

Fox closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauro Henrique's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Nick Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fox misses the jab.
Henrique has his takedown stuffed
and Fox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Henrique's head but Henrique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox connects with the punch.
Henrique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Henrique's head but Henrique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauro Henrique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henrique ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Henrique doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Henrique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Fox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox throws a jab but it's blocked by Henrique.
Fox throws a series of strikes that have Henrique backpedaling.
Fox works over Henrique's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fox swinging wilding here.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henrique circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox takes a swing at Henrique's ribcage but misses.
Fox scores with a one two! Henrique had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henrique gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Henrique shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique won't allow Fox to get back to his feet.

Henrique drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox!
Fox just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Henrique seems to be looking for submissions.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henrique is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox makes his way to full guard, as Henrique worked for a kimura.

Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henrique.
Henrique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Fox tries to bum rush Henrique with a series of wild strikes but Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Henrique fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Fox misses.
Henrique shoots in but no luck this time.
Henrique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henrique avoids the body shot from Fox.
Henrique fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henrique steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.

Henrique shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fox is trying to defend but Henrique finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henrique thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauro Henrique's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henrique moves away.
Henrique shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henrique changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Henrique manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox swings for the body but Henrique moves out of range.

Fox gets the takedown into side control.
Henrique tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Fox stands up.
Fox jabs Henrique right on the nose. Henrique blinks but takes it well.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henrique was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox looks to land a combination. Henrique sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauro Henrique. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox connects with a right hand. Henrique shakes it off.
Henrique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henrique uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Fox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Henrique.
Good shot there by Fox.
Henrique shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox tries to bum rush Henrique with a series of wild strikes but Henrique uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two 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.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henrique closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Henrique pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nick Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox takes a swing at Henrique's ribcage but misses.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henrique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henrique.
Henrique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Henrique closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Henrique getting side control.
Henrique stops Fox from getting back to his feet.
Henrique is pressing down on Fox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fox is holding on for now.
Fox is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Nick Fox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fox throws a body punch but Henrique moves out of range.
Fox ducks right into an uppercut from Henrique.
Henrique staying out of range there.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Henrique ducks down to avoid it.

Henrique scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.
Henrique looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox pushes Henrique off and scrambles back to his feet.

Henrique darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Henrique is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lauro Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henrique throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fox has his hands clasped together around Henrique's back. He's all about the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Fox!