PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chekhemani
vs
Hendricks

170 cm
27
182 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

190 cm
34
171 lbs
12 - 10 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani missing with a left hand there. Hendricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chekhemani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Chekhemani.
Chekhemani throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Hendricks takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chekhemani quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chekhemani wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.
Chekhemani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hendricks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chekhemani sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Hendricks trying to control the action but Chekhemani is working from the bottom.
Chekhemani desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Chekhemani is defending against the submission attempts here by Hendricks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chekhemani actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Chekhemani dodges it nicely.
Chekhemani moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chekhemani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Chekhemani is keeping the position.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhemani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhemani has wrist control.
Chekhemani keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks postures up in Chekhemani's guard and throws a big left but Chekhemani blocks it.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Chekhemani keeps moving.
Chekhemani working a defensive guard here.
Chekhemani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chekhemani has his feet on Hendricks's thighs here. He's pushed Hendricks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hendricks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nawal Chekhemani!
After the big win, Nawal Chekhemani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Legion of Pain Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.