PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen $50 and a flask of crown as his entrance music. Perrin Aybara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aybara
vs
Hendricks

172 cm
19
159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
166 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

The Adrenaline Matrix
Bellum Dominum

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks looks to clinch

so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aybara being controlled here momentarily.
Aybara content to stall in guard here.
Aybara throws a big elbow that misses.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.
Hendricks working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aybara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aybara.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Aybara moves out of range.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Hendricks finds it's way through Aybara's defenses.
Aybara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Aybara gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Aybara avoiding damage.
Hendricks blocks an elbow strike.
Hendricks working hard to break the clinch.
Aybara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendricks avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendricks is pressed up against the cage. Aybara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendricks down to the mat. Hendricks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Aybara circles away and keeps his distance.
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hendricks clinches up against the cage.
Come on Aybara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hendricks blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Aybara throws an elbow that misses.
Aybara misses with an elbow strike.
Aybara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aybara tries to land a knee to the head but Hendricks blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aybara scores a nice knee to the body.

Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Aybara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendricks's guard now.
Aybara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aybara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks controls Aybara momentarily but Aybara frees himself.
Aybara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is fighting to break Hendricks's control of his arms but Hendricks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Aybara is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hendricks tries to clinch

so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Aybara is proving a slippery customer.
Aybara trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Aybara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aybara is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aybara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Aybara pushes him off.
Hendricks closes the distance but Aybara moves to the side

so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aybara landing some decent shots from guard.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.
Hendricks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aybara trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
Hendricks trying to control but Aybara postures up.
Aybara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aybara trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aybara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aybara with the ground and pound but Hendricks uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks managing to control the position.
Aybara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Aybara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Aybara won't let him.
Aybara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.

Hendricks stands up from Aybara's guard - Hendricks perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aybara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Aybara keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks scores with a nice strike.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendricks throws a solid leg kick but Aybara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hendricks.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aybara slowing the pace effectively.
Aybara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Aybara has picked Hendricks up - he's going for a ride! Aybara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to kick Aybara off but Aybara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendricks is trying to control but Aybara passes into side control!
Aybara is chipping away with strikes.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
Aybara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendricks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aybara working the ground and pound.
Aybara is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aybara working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's time! Aybara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aybara.
Aybara in side control, throwing shots but Hendricks defends.
Aybara lands some shots froms side control.
Aybara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hendricks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hendricks is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Hendricks holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Aybara trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Aybara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hendricks down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara cracks Hendricks with a big right hand but Hendricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hendricks tries to buck Aybara off but Aybara is having none of it.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aybara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard.
Aybara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hendricks is trying to buck Aybara off.
Perrin Aybara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks tries to bench press Aybara off him but Aybara keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep.
Aybara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hendricks dodges the ground and pound from Aybara.
Aybara wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Aybara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Aybara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aybara throws a strike aimed at the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks avoids it well.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Hendricks is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Aybara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aybara wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Aybara landing a few strikes.
Perrin Aybara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Aybara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aybara has just dragged him back down to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin Aybara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aybara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aybara!
A victorious Perrin Aybara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.