PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 1884 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 55 p4p, 36 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tsmfimsfnd
vs
Hendersons

190 cm
32
240
11 - 17 - 0

159 cm
32
159
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Vegan Gains

Vegan Gains
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hendersons drives through with a takedown into Tsmfimsfnd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tsmfimsfnd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to stand up but Hendersons isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendersons throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling the position.

Hendersons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand and escape but Hendersons is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsmfimsfnd's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsmfimsfnd is in trouble now - Hendersons has advanced to mount!
Tsmfimsfnd blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hendersons stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a kick to the body

and Hendersons counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Tsmfimsfnd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hendersons pulls guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to get up but he can't break Hendersons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hendersons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsmfimsfnd defends it easily.
Tsmfimsfnd wanted to stand there but Hendersons had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hendersons manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and pushes Hendersons back into the cage.
Hendersons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Hendersons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsmfimsfnd pulls his leg out and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsmfimsfnd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.
Hendersons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hendersons pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand but Hendersons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tsmfimsfnd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsmfimsfnd's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hendersons has his foot on Tsmfimsfnd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsmfimsfnd works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendersons's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsmfimsfnd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Hendersons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsmfimsfnd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hendersons is striking off his back. Tsmfimsfnd thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Tsmfimsfnd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hendersons to get to his feet.

Tsmfimsfnd gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tsmfimsfnd.
Hendersons takes a knee to the side of the body.

Tsmfimsfnd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendersons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hendersons looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsmfimsfnd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hendersons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Tsmfimsfnd digs a good hook to Hendersons's body.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to land body kicks.

Tsmfimsfnd has closed the distance and engaged Hendersons in a clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hendersons regains guard.
Hendersons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsmfimsfnd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hendersons is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Hendersons is working from the bottom.

Tsmfimsfnd stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsmfimsfnd to keep the fight standing.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but Tsmfimsfnd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hendersons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsmfimsfnd after a bit of a struggle.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Hendersons.

Tsmfimsfnd has hold of one of Hendersons's legs. Hendersons is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsmfimsfnd gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsmfimsfnd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hendersons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harry Hendersons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendersons trying to keep a closed guard but Tsmfimsfnd is proving a slippery customer.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to get up but he can't break Hendersons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Hendersons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tsmfimsfnd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hendersons.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd decides to stand back up.

Tsmfimsfnd forces Hendersons back against the cage and clinches.
Hendersons jumps guard but Tsmfimsfnd stands there with Hendersons around his waist. Hendersons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendersons jumps guard but Tsmfimsfnd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Hendersons tightens his grip and picks Tsmfimsfnd up, before dumping him to the ground. Tsmfimsfnd manages to land in guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hendersons manages to pass to side control.
Tsmfimsfnd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hendersons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons stops Tsmfimsfnd from getting back to his feet.

Hendersons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Tsmfimsfnd kicks off Hendersons and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tsmfimsfnd rushes Hendersons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Tsmfimsfnd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Hendersons moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tsmfimsfnd wants to clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd looks to throw a body kick

so Hendersons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendersons tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsmfimsfnd is retaining full guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling the position.
Tsmfimsfnd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendersons can do to turn this around?
Tsmfimsfnd keeping full guard, as Hendersons tries to pass.
Hendersons is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsmfimsfnd's guard.
Hendersons passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Hendersons goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsmfimsfnd is on top in guard.
Hendersons controls Tsmfimsfnd momentarily but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hendersons's guard.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Hendersons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Hendersons looking for a guillotine here but Tsmfimsfnd defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd gets to his feet - Hendersons follows without any prompting.
Tsmfimsfnd lands an overhand right.
Hendersons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendersons just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsmfimsfnd.

Tsmfimsfnd has managed to clinch.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch up but Hendersons circles away and keeps his distance.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a wild combination.
Hendersons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsmfimsfnd has managed to clinch.

Tsmfimsfnd has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hendersons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tsmfimsfnd really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hendersons.
Tsmfimsfnd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hendersons's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons keeps trying to improve his position.
Hendersons trying to control the action but Tsmfimsfnd just sinks the hooks in.
Tsmfimsfnd just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to get the hooks in deep but Hendersons pushed the leg off.
Tsmfimsfnd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendersons on the ground.
I really don't envy Hendersons right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsmfimsfnd has good solid back control here.
Harry Hendersons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsmfimsfnd trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsmfimsfnd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
Harry Hendersons spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ll be back '.