PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camden Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Basit Ali has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ali
vs
Henderson

183 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camden Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Ali counters with a two punch combo.
Ali has his takedown stuffed

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Ali didn't expect that.

Henderson gets to his feet. Ali looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camden Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ali!
Henderson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson won't let Ali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ali regains half guard.
Henderson tries to stand and escape but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali trying to control here.

Henderson escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali 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 Ali off to one side.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Ali connects with a high kick.
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Ali drives through with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ali is looking to stand up but Henderson won't let him.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ali wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Henderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ali off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Henderson.
Ali lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ali tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Ali connects with a high kick.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ali counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ali tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ali is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Henderson has picked Ali up - he's going for a ride! Henderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali controlling the position well.

Henderson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ali to get to his feet.
Ali has his takedown stuffed

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ali.

Henderson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ali to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.

Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camden Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Henderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
Ali tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Ali throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.

Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ali sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henderson tries to stand and escape but Ali is controlling the position.
Henderson stops Ali from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Henderson stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.

Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Henderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Henderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ali, up you get!
Ali scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Henderson decides to stand and escape the position.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali lands a front kick.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Ali circles away easily
and Ali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali scores with a three punch combo!
Ali has his takedown stuffed

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Henderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ali sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.

Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Ali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Basit Ali wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ali's guard.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Ali won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camden Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ali moves into the clinch.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ali is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali blocks an uppercut.

Ali gets control of Henderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ali will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Ali has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing Henderson from standing up.
Henderson stops Ali from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Basit Ali.

Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is dominant here and he's now got Ali's back!
You can see the frustration on Ali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Henderson has Ali's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Ali. Those never looked like landing.
Basit Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Henderson shoots in and bounces Ali off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ali striking from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ali is proving hard to escape from.

Henderson stands up from Ali's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camden Henderson.
Ali thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.

Ali tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henderson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Ali get back to his feet.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Basit Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali wants to get back to his feet.

Henderson decides to stand back up.
A combination from Ali does no damage.

Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ali is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ali circles away.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily

and Henderson counters with a takedown into side control.

Henderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Henderson has his takedown stuffed
and Ali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ali tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Henderson decides to return to a standing position.
Camden Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camden Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camden Henderson!