PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeny Lapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Henderson
vs
Lapik

175 cm
32
175 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

180 cm
31
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eugeny Lapik!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Henderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lapik prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.

Lapik has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lapik working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.

Lapik is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Henderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lapik looking to break Henderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lapik will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet but Lapik has full control of the position and if anything, Henderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Henderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Lapik looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lapik working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Henderson is doing well to defend. Lapik seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Henderson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eugeny Lapik!