PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masuyo Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Making of Cyborg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Henderson
vs
Takahashi

185 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masuyo Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takahashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Takahashi's head and hops out.
Takahashi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takahashi is defending well for now.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Masuyo Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takahashi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takahashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takahashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masuyo Takahashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takahashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi misses with a takedown

and Henderson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takahashi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Takahashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson bucks Takahashi off and manages to get back to his feet!
Takahashi tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Takahashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masuyo Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takahashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Horrible takedown by Takahashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Henderson which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takahashi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Takahashi persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.

Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takahashi's brow.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Takahashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Randy Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masuyo Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson clinches but Takahashi breaks the clinch

and Takahashi moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takahashi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Takahashi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Takahashi moves into the clinch.

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 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takahashi.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Takahashi has eaten all the pies!
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Masuyo Takahashi's cut even more.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson stalls.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Masuyo Takahashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Takahashi in his tracks for a moment.
Randy Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masuyo Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takahashi's defenses.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an elbow that misses.
Takahashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takahashi avoids it.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.

Masuyo Takahashi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Takahashi 's eye.
Masuyo Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masuyo Takahashi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Henderson!