PBP Commentary

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

Henderson
vs
Easton

182 cm
27
201 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tane Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Easton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson prevents Easton from getting back to his feet.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Easton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Easton is retaining full guard.
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Easton wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Easton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson is working Easton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Easton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson throws a strike but Easton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Easton wants to stand but Henderson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton preventing the sweep.

Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Easton being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Easton is one step ahead there.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Easton has passed into side control.
Easton wants to stand but Henderson has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good leg kick by Easton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Easton throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.

Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Easton's half guard.
Henderson throwing shots but Easton is blocking nicely.
Henderson misses with a head shot. Easton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Easton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Easton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Easton!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton preventing the sweep.
Easton passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Henderson pulls Easton in close to prevent any damage.
Henderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. Easton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by Easton!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pulling down on Easton's head. It's preventing any offense from Easton, at least for the moment.
Tane Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Easton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Easton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Easton keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Easton from getting back to his feet.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Easton defends it.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson working over Easton with some ground and pound. Easton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Henderson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Easton darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Easton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Tane Henderson has been cut.
Henderson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tane Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Easton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Easton defends it nicely.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Easton.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Easton tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Easton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easton.
Easton looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Easton clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Easton throws an elbow but misses.
Henderson avoiding damage as Easton throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Easton.
Easton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.

Henderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Easton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Easton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Easton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Easton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easton is keeping the position for now.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Easton wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Easton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Easton wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Easton dodges it nicely.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Easton dodges it nicely.
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!
Easton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Easton taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson winds up and cracks Easton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Henderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tane Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Easton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Easton sprawls well.
Easton thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Easton scoring well with a low kick there.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Easton swinging wildly here.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Easton.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tane Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Easton pinned against the cage. Easton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Easton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brad Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Easton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Easton lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Easton with a knee to the head.
Easton trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.

Easton breaks from the clinch.
Easton drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Easton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson takes one to the chin there.

Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Easton. Easton maintains the clinch.
Easton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henderson is keeping busy.

Easton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Henderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Easton to the mat. Easton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easton is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Easton wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Easton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Easton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Easton keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson passes Easton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Easton pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
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 Easton's temple.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Easton dodges it nicely.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Easton is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Easton defending well though.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Easton defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Easton dodges it nicely.
Easton taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
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 lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tane Henderson had his way with Brad Easton in that round.
The cut man is working on Tane Henderson'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. This is the final round!

Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Easton to regain full guard.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Easton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Easton has wrist control.
Henderson stops Easton from standing up.
Easton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Easton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Easton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Easton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Easton can do to turn this around?
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a strike but Easton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Easton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Easton prevents Henderson from improving his position.
Henderson trying to control here.
Henderson is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Easton is controlling well.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Easton wants to stand but Henderson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Brad Easton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Easton is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Henderson!
Tane Henderson retains his middleweight title!