PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Garver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Garver
vs
Henderson

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Dragon

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Garver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garver as he avoids it easily.
Garver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garver looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Garver scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Garver slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
Garver lands a lovely overhand right.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Garver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garver lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Garver.
Henderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garver lands a nice leg kick that just misses Henderson's sensitive parts.
Garver lands with a nice body kick.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garver finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson's head.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garver as he jumps to the side.
Henderson moves forwards but Garver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Garver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel Garver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garver scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Garver finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in but Garver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garver circles away.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Henderson is rocked!
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garver finish him?
Garver feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Henderson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Garver!
Daniel Garver 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.