PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hennings comes to the cage accompanied by Braveheart Theme. The key to victory for Dustin Hennings has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hennings
vs
Slone

176 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Hennings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hennings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Slone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennings postures up in Slone's guard and throws a big left but Slone blocks it.
Hennings preventing the sweep.
Hennings trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
Slone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Slone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hennings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hennings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hennings trying to control but Slone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dustin Hennings just wasn't active enough.
Hennings misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hennings.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt - Hennings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hennings.

Slone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hennings keeping full guard, as Slone tries to pass.
Hennings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slone is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hennings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slone defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone advances position into side control!
Hennings is looking for a sweep.
Hennings is working hard here to advance position.
Hennings gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hennings won't allow Slone to pass to mount.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.

Hennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slone pulls his head out easily.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Hennings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hennings wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slone is working for a submission of some sort.
Hennings is looking to control Slone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hennings avoid being mounted?

Slone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hennings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slone's back!
Slone is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slone looks winded!
Slone is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Hennings!
Dustin Hennings is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Dustin Hennings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.