PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trumi Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Henley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trumi Drake's chin.

Henley
vs
Drake

176 cm
21
178 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trumi Drake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henley feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Henley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henley is in close to Drake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henley cracks Drake with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henley works his way into full mount!

Drake tries to improve his position but Henley has taken his back! Henley has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Drake tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Henley pushes Drake away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Firebird Designs, into his post fight interview.