PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rhys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hendricks
vs
Rhys

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Rhys!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhys fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hendricks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhys counters with a left to the body.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Rhys keeps it at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Hendricks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Rhys closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rhys performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rhys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks won't allow Rhys to pass to mount.
Rhys seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhys controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Rhys.
Rhys looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rhys looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhys controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hendricks tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Rhys wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rhys fails with the takedown.
Johny Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rhys.
Rhys fails to land the takedown.

Rhys fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendricks sprawls well initially but Rhys persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhys passes to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhys advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhys content just to control the position here.
Rhys tries to control but Hendricks wriggling away.
Rhys landing shots from mount.
Rhys wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is holding on tight.
Hendricks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhys wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks is holding on tight.
Rhys sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhys on the ground.
Rhys wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Rhys dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Rhys.
Nice takedown defense from Hendricks. No joy for Rhys on that attempt.
Rhys shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hendricks pinned against the cage. Hendricks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhys darts in looking for a takedown but Hendricks gets double underhooks and turns Rhys into the cage.
Johny Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rhys.
Hendricks has Rhys pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhys manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhys working hard to break the clinch.

Rhys lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhys wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.

Rhys seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Rhys is controlling well.
Hendricks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rhys manages to mount him!
Rhys looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhys takes Hendricks's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hendricks is in trouble.

Hendricks showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rhys is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hendricks taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rhys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Rhys!