PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardy
vs
Henderson

193 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
165 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardy throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Hardy from improving his position.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Hardy trying to control here.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Henderson throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Henderson looks gassed!
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.

Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Hardy feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Henderson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Hardy!