PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ware's choice of entrance music: Put on. John Henry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Henry
vs
Ware

184 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

183 cm
24
178 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ware's head.
Ware throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ware scores with a hook.
Henry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Demarcus Ware has been cut.
Ware blocks a head kick by Henry.
Ware is looking to clinch.
Henry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ware is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware throws a combination that misses
and Henry counters with a head kick. That will keep Ware thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware blocks a head kick by Henry.
Ware doesn't manage to clinch there - Henry circles away.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Ware shoots and misses
and Henry counters with a one-two to the body.
Henry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ware moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Henry.
Ware clinches but Henry breaks the clinch
and Henry counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Ware closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ware lands in his opponent's guard.
Henry is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry wants to stand and escape but Ware is having none of it.
Ware wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henry tries to get out of the position.
Ware is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Demarcus Ware wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Ware.
Henry connects with the punch.
Ware is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Henry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a lazy head kick

and Ware counters with a crisp one two that drops Henry! Ware thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henry to his feet! Henry is in big trouble!
Ware fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Ware wants to clinch
and Henry counters with a series of strikes. Ware will be more careful next time no doubt.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Ware backing up. Ware nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry lands with a slapping head kick.
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ware counters with a shoot takedown. Henry fights it but they end up in guard.

Henry is rocked!
Henry is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Henry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ware drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ware as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ware! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demarcus Ware!