PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Andersoon
vs
Henderson

185 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gryphon Andersoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersoon off to one side.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Andersoon drives through and clinches with Henderson against the cage.
Andersoon looking for a takedown.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersoon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andersoon keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Andersoon has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson goes for a takedown attempt but Andersoon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gryphon Andersoon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Henderson.
Andersoon shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Andersoon with that takedown attempt.
Bob Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a hook but Andersoon blocks it.
Henderson with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Andersoon shoots in.
Henderson throws a hook but Andersoon avoids it easily.
Andersoon shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andersoon could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersoon.
Henderson lands a big uppercut and Andersoon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Andersoon looks OK.

Andersoon is rocked!

It looks like Gryphon Andersoon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Andersoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Andersoon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersoon trying to control but Henderson postures up.

Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Andersoon seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Andersoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Andersoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Andersoon!
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersoon blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Andersoon shoots in.
Andersoon misses with a head kick.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henderson slow jab from Andersoon misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
Andersoon is breathing heavily.
Andersoon jabs at Henderson's body.
Henderson slow jab from Andersoon misses its intended target.
Andersoon throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Andersoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersoon slips under a jab.
Andersoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Andersoon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.

Andersoon closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andersoon prevents it.
Andersoon lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Andersoon manages to pull guard.
Andersoon wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Andersoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Andersoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Andersoon is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Andersoon kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet.
Andersoon tries to clinch up.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Andersoon closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Andersoon pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Andersoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersoon connects with a high kick.
Andersoon tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andersoon tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Andersoon shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Andersoon moved out of range.
Andersoon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Andersoon misses with the combination.
Andersoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andersoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersoon slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersoon.
Andersoon tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Andersoon does no damage.
Andersoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersoon shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Andersoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Henderson misses with a hook. Andersoon ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Andersoon on that attempt.
Andersoon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersoon shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersoon tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gryphon Andersoon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Andersoon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Andersoon counters with a straight right hand.

Henderson is rocked!

Andersoon has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersoon finish him?

Andersoon decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersoon is on top in guard.
Andersoon is stalling in the full guard.

Andersoon stands and steps away. Henderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Andersoon closes the distance looking for a takedown. Henderson stuffs it but Andersoon still has hold of him. Andersoon picks Henderson up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Andersoon slams Henderson to the floor and that's really hurt Henderson - he doesn't know where he is! Andersoon throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gryphon Andersoon!