PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey low blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Henry
vs
low blow

188 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey low blow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but low blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry trying to control but low blow is working from the bottom.
Henry could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
low blow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. low blow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
low blow wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but low blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
low blow tries to clinch up but Henry circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
low blow doesn't manage to clinch there - Henry circles away.
low blow misses with a takedown

and Henry counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in low blow's guard now.

Henry gets to his feet - low blow follows without any prompting.
Henry shoots in and drives through. low blow sprawls well.
low blow misses with a takedown
and Henry counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mickey low blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
low blow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
low blow with a lazy takedown attempt

and Henry counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henry.
Frank Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey low blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
low blow keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if low blow can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
low blow has control of Henry's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
low blow looks gassed!
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but low blow is retaining full guard.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but low blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry advances position into side control!
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but low blow keeps working.
low blow is letting Henry control him for a moment.
low blow tries to escape but Henry is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position but low blow is working away.
Henry controlling from side mount.

Henry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Frank Henry just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Henry gets a takedown into half guard.
low blow is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Henry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by low blow which made him look bad.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt

and Henry counters with a single leg into guard. low blow didn't expect that.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but low blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry postures up.
Henry trying to control but low blow is working from the bottom.

Henry drops back looking for a leg! low blow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and low blow manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into low blow's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
low blow is looking to stand up but Henry isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but low blow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but low blow is retaining full guard.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
Henry working low blow over with strikes.

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.

Henry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so low blow is just riding it out for now. Henry eventually gives up the hold.
Frank Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
low blow is not content to let Henry control the position.
Henry is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
low blow is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henry connects with a nice short shot to low blow's temple.
Henry controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Frank Henry just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Henry moves into the clinch.
low blow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
low blow prevents a takedown attempt there.

Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Henry moves into range and clinches up with low blow.

Henry jumps into guard, dragging low blow to the mat.
low blow wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Henry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. low blow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. low blow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Henry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

low blow tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Henry counters by clinching up.

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

low blow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Henry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Henry has escaped and now he's on top!
Henry 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.
Henry passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
low blow is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.

Henry is looking for a kimura here.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but low blow keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
low blow tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

low blow actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
low blow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henry gets a takedown into half guard.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is keen to just control but low blow is a slippery customer.
Frank Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry is taking a breather. low blow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is thwarting low blow's attempts to control the position.
Mickey low blow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henry!