PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slipp Rock (ranked 22998 p4p, 597 weight class) and Tyler Henson (ranked 7827 p4p, 572 weight class). Slipp Rock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rock
vs
Henson

195 cm
28
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

189 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slipp Rock!
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, Tyler Henson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henson under the eye.
Rock tries to clinch there but Henson circles away.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch

and Henson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock won't be happy with that.

Rock sneaks out the side door and pushes Henson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slipp Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Henson sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock tries to clinch

and Henson counters with a shoot takedown. Rock fights it but they end up in guard.

Rock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson tries to stall but Rock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock lands an elbow inside that Henson shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Henson tries to tie him up.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Henson's takedown attempt.
Rock presses Henson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rock.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson looks winded!
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Henson can't get the takedown.
Henson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henson is trying to drag Rock to the mat but Rock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henson is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henson down to the mat. Henson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Rock tries to clinch but Henson moves out of range.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Slipp Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rock defends it well.
Rock wants to clinch but Henson slips to the side

and Henson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rock sneaks back into half guard.
Henson working over Rock with some ground and pound. Rock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henson's back!

Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henson trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Henson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rock has the hooks in. Henson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Henson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rock looking to break Henson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rock not allowing Henson to control his hands.
Henson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rock tries to get the hooks in deep but Henson pushed the leg off.

Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Rock working for the choke.
Henson tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Henson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Henson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henson tries to break free.

Rock is persistently looking for the submission but Henson is defending it well.

Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Henson is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rock moves into range and clinches up with Henson.
Henson has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henson.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock up against the cage.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocking some punches.
Henson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.

Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock is looking to clinch but Henson is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rock feints and as Henson raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock landing with the ground and pound.

Rock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rock working for a triangle but Henson defends it easily.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rock looking for a guillotine here but Henson defends easily.
Henson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock clearly takes that round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Henson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock wants to clinch

and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henson's guard.

Rock gets to his feet - Henson follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to clinch

and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henson distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rock has his feet on Henson's thighs here. He's pushed Henson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Henson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slipp Rock!