PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balunk Salim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Henry
vs
Salim

188 cm
30
193 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

181 cm
29
193 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Balunk Salim!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Balunk Salim has been cut.
Henry connects with a nice looking jab.
Salim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.
Jab by Henry.
Henry throws a lazy right hand but Salim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tito Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Henry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry takes a swing at Salim's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws a series of punches but Salim moves out of range.
Salim stuffs the takedown attempt from Henry. Henry gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry misses with a hook.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Salim.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Salim.
Salim defending well as Henry loads up on a big left hand.

Henry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salim's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salim tries to kick Henry off but Henry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henry looks to land a strike but Salim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Henry stands up over Salim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry prevents Salim from getting back to his feet.

Salim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Balunk Salim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry scores with a one two! Salim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salim at a distance.
Salim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Salim is rocked!
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Salim.
Henry scores with a hook to the body. Salim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Salim goes down and covers up as Henry starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Henry!