PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Diggler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Henderson's chin.

Diggler
vs
Henderson

187 cm
18
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler wants to clinch.
Diggler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler tries a head kick but it misses.

Henderson clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diggler fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Diggler tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Diggler can't get the takedown.
Diggler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson jumps guard.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Diggler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.

Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diggler passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diggler controlling the action here.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Diggler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Diggler wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Diggler works his way into full mount!
Diggler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diggler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Henderson is trying to reverse the position but instead Diggler has taken his back - oops!
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Henderson with the active half guard here but Diggler passes nicely into side control.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is not content to let Diggler control the position.

Diggler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diggler has his takedown stuffed

and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggler!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henderson swings around for an armbar but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.

Diggler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggler has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Diggler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diggler stands and steps away. Henderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shawn Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diggler closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side

and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Diggler fights it but they end up in guard.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.

Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diggler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diggler has escaped and now he's on top!
Diggler throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler tries to stand but Henderson is controlling from the bottom.

Henderson has an active guard here but Diggler has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Diggler is working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shawn Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diggler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Henderson to take his back!

Diggler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Henderson turns into Diggler and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diggler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Diggler.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diggler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diggler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diggler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diggler is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.

Diggler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrew Diggler!