PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poi Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen down for my niggas as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lai
vs
Henry

181 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
30
180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poi Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henry circles away.

Henry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henry showed some decent athleticism there.
Lai wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lai won't allow Henry to pass to mount.
Lai trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lai trying to control here.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Henry is looking to pass Lai's guard but actually Lai recovers to full guard.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Lai's brow.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry scoring with some ground and pound.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lai swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry trying to control but Lai is working from the bottom.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Lai with that takedown attempt.
Lai is looking to chop away at Henry 's legs.
Lai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lai clinches with his opponent.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Poi Lai has been cut.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lai is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lai misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lai blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
A knee to the head by Henry .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Henry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Henry clinches with his opponent.
Lai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Andrew Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry landing knees to the body.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Lai is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lai is trying to break free.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry prevents Lai from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poi Lai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Henry .
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lai takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henry .
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poi Lai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.

Lai clinches up against the cage.
Lai managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Lai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lai tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lai's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry has Lai pressed against the cage, preventing Lai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Lai's ribcage.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai takes an elbow to the temple.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Lai shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Henry .
Henry avoids a wild elbow strike from Lai.
Lai is trying to push Henry away but Henry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Lai won't want to take too many of those.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry scores a nice knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow that stopped Lai in his tracks for a moment.
Henry utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lai is trying to break free.
Henry working Lai over with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry lands an elbow inside.
Henry with a knee to the head.
Lai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henry scores with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a damaging elbow.
Henry lands an elbow just above Lai 's eye.
Henry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry tries a knee to the head but Lai blocks it.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Lai blocks with his arms.
Poi Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lai throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Henry !
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.