PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McNeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thierry Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McNeill
vs
Henry

181 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Cormac McNeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thierry Henry!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left and a right from Henry both land. Nice combination.
McNeill wants to clinch
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
McNeill throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
That kick from Henry tenderised McNeill's leg. McNeill is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNeill with a poor takedown

and Henry counters with a head kick that drops McNeill - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!

McNeill is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, McNeill is hurt! He's hurt bad - Henry fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save McNeill from any more punishment! Congratulations to Henry! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thierry Henry!