PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 2560 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Age Sixteen (ranked 313 p4p, 373 weight class). Age Sixteen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hendersons
vs
Sixteen

159 cm
33
159
14 - 16 - 0

170 cm
19
159
3 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Vegan Gains
Conquer

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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Age Sixteen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses.
Sixteen wants to clinch up but Hendersons keeps it at a distance.
Hendersons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sixteen.
Nice takedown defense from Sixteen. No joy for Hendersons on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sixteen! But no joy.

Sixteen instigates a clinch.
Hendersons really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sixteen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sixteen to keep the fight standing.

Sixteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sixteen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendersons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sixteen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendersons backwards.

Sixteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Hendersons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sixteen. Hendersons does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen lands a good knee to the midsection. Hendersons won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen lands a good knee to the midsection. Hendersons won't want to take too many of those.

Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen looks to land a combination but Hendersons avoids it well.
Hendersons misses with an uppercut. Sixteen saw that one coming.

Sixteen has Hendersons up against the cage in a clinch.

Sixteen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sixteen throws a front kick aimed at Hendersons's knee but Hendersons avoids it well.

Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen lands a knee to the body.

Sixteen manages to break the clinch.

Sixteen drives through and clinches with Hendersons against the cage.

Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Sixteen misses with a head kick.
Hendersons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sixteen.

Hendersons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sixteen quickly recovers to half guard.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sixteen defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen is positioning himself well to prevent Hendersons advancing to mount.
Sixteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sixteen is trying to maintain the position but Hendersons is very close to passing his half guard.
Sixteen is trying to stand back up but Hendersons is controlling him

Hendersons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixteen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hendersons is pressing down on Sixteen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixteen is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendersons is looking for a kimura but Sixteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendersons to get the leverage.
Sixteen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendersons seems to be looking for submissions.

Hendersons is working for a submission of some sort.

Hendersons is looking for a kimura but Sixteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendersons to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hendersons is working for a submission of some sort.

Hendersons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sixteen gets back to full guard.

Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendersons passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendersons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hendersons misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixteen cracks a nice hook into Hendersons's ribs.

Sixteen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but Sixteen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hendersons takes a knee to the side of the body.

Sixteen manages to break the clinch.

Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendersons, pushing him back against the cage.
Sixteen controlling the action here for a moment.
Hendersons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sixteen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sixteen breaks the clinch.

Sixteen moves into the clinch.
Sixteen stalling against the cage.
Sixteen avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hendersons tries to pull guard but Sixteen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendersons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sixteen walks away with a smile on his face. Hendersons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sixteen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sixteen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sixteen with a knee to the head.
Sixteen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hendersons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hendersons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sixteen walks away with a smile on his face. Hendersons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Hendersons is having none of it.
Hendersons swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixteen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen digs a good hook to Hendersons's body.
Sixteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sixteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendersons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sixteen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sixteen forces Hendersons back against the cage and clinches.

Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendersons darts in trying to clinch
letting Sixteen counter with a right hand.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendersons dives in and grabs Sixteen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sixteen pushes down on Hendersons's head and hops out.
Harry Hendersons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sixteen closes the distance and pushes Hendersons back into the cage.
Hendersons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sixteen digs a right hand into Hendersons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hendersons's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sixteen stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sixteen prevents the takedown attempt.
Sixteen lands a body shot.

Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sixteen moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sixteen.
Sixteen just leaning against Hendersons, taking a breather.
Sixteen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen connects with a leg kick.

Sixteen forces Hendersons back against the cage and clinches.

Sixteen breaks the clinch.

Sixteen drops Hendersons with a beautiful combination! Hendersons stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sixteen is looking for the KO!

Hendersons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sixteen moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sixteen forces Hendersons back against the cage and clinches.

Sixteen breaks from the clinch.
Sixteen just misses with a punch to the body.

Sixteen moves into range and clinches up with Hendersons.
Sixteen with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
Hendersons with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Sixteen breaks the clinch.

Hendersons closes the distance and clinches.
Sixteen landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Sixteen.
Age Sixteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen throws a leg kick

and Hendersons counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hendersons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sixteen wants to sweep here but Hendersons controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Age Sixteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendersons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendersons stands and throws Sixteen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep.
Sixteen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hendersons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sixteen dodges the ground and pound from Hendersons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixteen is trying to control Hendersons's posture but Hendersons avoids it.
Sixteen regains half guard.
Hendersons throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sixteen to regain full guard.
Hendersons wants to pass the guard but Sixteen is keeping the position.
Hendersons throwing strikes from guard but Sixteen blocks nicely.
Hendersons tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixteen is retaining full guard.

That's two 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 drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sixteen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hendersons has Sixteen in his guard.

Sixteen wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen looking to pass the guard.
Sixteen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendersons's guard.
Sixteen is controlling the pace.
Sixteen trying to control from Hendersons's half guard. Hendersons has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hendersons looking to control.
Sixteen stands and throws Hendersons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hendersons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixteen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sixteen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hendersons.
Sixteen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sixteen off and has taken his back!
Age Sixteen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sixteen turns into Hendersons and is now in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Hendersons.
I think Sixteen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Age Sixteen!
During a confident post fight interview, Age Sixteen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Harry Hendersons had this to say: 'I’ll be back '.