PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Baratheon

179 cm
24
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Global Empire MMA Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baratheon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henderson is trying to defend but Baratheon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baratheon trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Baratheon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Baratheon's guard.
Henderson trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.

Baratheon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to stand but Baratheon is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cole Henderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Baratheon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Baratheon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baratheon trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Baratheon postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stannis Baratheon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Baratheon sees coming a mile off.

Baratheon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henderson to see if he's OK.
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baratheon off and has taken his back!
Baratheon tries to escape the position.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Baratheon manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baratheon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Henderson working for a triangle but Baratheon defends it easily.
Henderson is trying to keep Baratheon in close.
Henderson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baratheon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baratheon looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Baratheon kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baratheon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon 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.

Baratheon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baratheon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Baratheon isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Baratheon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stannis Baratheon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson tries to hold on but Baratheon pushes him away.
Baratheon raining down shots from the mount!
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baratheon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands with some strikes.

Baratheon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson won't allow Baratheon to get back to his feet.

Henderson gets to his feet. Baratheon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Baratheon gets a double leg takedown into Henderson's guard.
Baratheon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baratheon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baratheon looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson won't allow Baratheon to sweep him here.
Baratheon keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Baratheon has control of Henderson's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Henderson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Baratheon shoots in and gets a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Baratheon pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baratheon stalling away here and it's allowed Henderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Baratheon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to hold Baratheon in close to prevent damage but Baratheon has managed to pass into half guard.
Henderson is pressing down on Baratheon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baratheon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Baratheon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Baratheon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Baratheon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Henderson stands up and waves to Baratheon to follow him.
Baratheon scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baratheon throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Baratheon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Baratheon holds him up against the cage and eventually Henderson drops back down to his feet.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Baratheon.

Henderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baratheon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henderson to the mat. Henderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Henderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson tries to clinch up.

Baratheon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson controls Baratheon momentarily but Baratheon frees himself.
Baratheon works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Baratheon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baratheon with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baratheon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Baratheon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baratheon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baratheon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.

Henderson working for submissions but it's allowed Baratheon to get to half guard.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baratheon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stannis Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon controlling the action here.
Henderson wants to control but Baratheon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baratheon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baratheon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baratheon 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!
Stannis Baratheon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.