PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gannicus Spartacus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Spartacus

181 cm
18
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gannicus Spartacus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartacus pinned against the cage. Spartacus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Spartacus coming out on top.
Max Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartacus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartacus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartacus defends it nicely.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartacus sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartacus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson. Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Spartacus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartacus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henderson at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Spartacus.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Spartacus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartacus tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartacus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartacus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Max Henderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oooooh!!! Spartacus has knocked Henderson down with a huge combo! Spartacus steps away and waves a wobbly Henderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Henderson is rocked!
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartacus lands with a right hand.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartacus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
BOOM! Spartacus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Henderson. Henderson tries to recover but Spartacus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Henderson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gannicus Spartacus!