PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Open The Floodgate as his entrance music. Andy Henderson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thompson
vs
Henderson

167 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.

Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the ropes.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.

Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Henderson taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the ropes.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.

It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson is pushing Thompson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Henderson has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henderson.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thompson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Henderson forces Thompson back against the ropes and clinches.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Henderson lands a body punch.
Thompson wants a takedown.

Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thompson controls his leg.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Henderson darts in and clinches Thompson up against the ropes.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andy Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson stalling against the ropes.
Henderson cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the ropes.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Henderson. Beautiful body shot.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Henderson clinches.
Henderson works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson has Thompson pressed against the ropes.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Jab by Henderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andy Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Andy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Henderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Thompson takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Henderson.
Henderson is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson forces Thompson back against the ropes and clinches.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Henderson clinches.
Henderson lands an uppercut.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henderson feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Henderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a body shot.

Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Henderson lands a two punch combo.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Henderson lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Henderson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.

Henderson gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Andy Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30

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