PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenan Groso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bosnian National Anthem. Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Groso
vs
Henderson

181 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenan Groso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Groso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Groso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Groso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a body kick.

Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Groso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Groso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Groso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Groso!
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Groso off and has taken his back!

Henderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Groso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Henderson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groso trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Groso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Groso for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Henderson looking for the choke from the back.

Henderson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Groso manages to turn into his guard.
Groso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderson's guard.
Groso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Groso has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groso throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Henderson being controlled for a moment.
Groso trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.
The strikes coming from Groso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Groso working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Groso keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Groso is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Groso has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Groso looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Groso looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Groso lands a jab-cross combination.
Groso fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Groso pushes him off.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Groso.
Groso tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Groso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson moves into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Groso turns into him and now he's in Henderson's guard.

Groso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Groso has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Groso looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groso trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Groso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Groso wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Groso is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groso dodges the punch combination from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Groso.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groso misses with a combination

and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Groso's guard.

Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Groso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.

Groso has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henderson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Groso is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henderson pulls down on the head and he's put Groso to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Henderson!