PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herpes Henry Number Eight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boy Cojuangco
vs
Henry Number Eight

200 cm
22
133 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

160 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Boy Cojuangco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herpes Henry Number Eight!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number Eight slaps away a takedown attempt from Cojuangco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
Herpes Henry Number Eight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Number Eight lands a slapping body shot.
Number Eight connects with a body shot that sends Cojuangco's belly button to the back.
Cojuangco fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Boy Cojuangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Number Eight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eight misses with a wild body shot.
Cojuangco tries to counter by clinching up but Number Eight breaks away and moves out of range.
Cojuangco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cojuangco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Number Eight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cojuangco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cojuangco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Number Eight avoids it really well and circles away.
Number Eight scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Number Eight.
Number Eight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Number Eight lands an overhand right.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Number Eight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cojuangco or not.
Number Eight effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco wants to get back to striking at distance but Number Eight won't allow it.
Number Eight is working Cojuangco over against the cage.
Number Eight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cojuangco has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Number Eight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Number Eight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice left hand lands by Number Eight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Number Eight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number Eight lands a body shot.
Cojuangco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Number Eight lands with a right to the head.
Cojuangco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Number Eight lands a body punch.
Number Eight lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Cojuangco is rocked!
Number Eight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Cojuangco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Number Eight lands with a short shot to the head.
Number Eight lands a hook that snaps the head of Cojuangco backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Eight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Number Eight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Number Eight lands an uppercut.
Number Eight leaning against his opponent.
Cojuangco tries to break free but Number Eight pushes him back against the cage.
Number Eight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cojuangco backwards.
Number Eight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cojuangco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number Eight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Number Eight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Number Eight.
Number Eight throws a big uppercut that drops Cojuangco! More strikes from Number Eight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cojuangco lies dazed against the cage as Number Eight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herpes Henry Number Eight!