PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turpa Hommia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's entrance music is Til I Collapse. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Henderson
vs
Hommia

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turpa Hommia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Hommia avoids it well.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Hommia avoids it well.
Hommia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Hommia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson digs a good hook to Hommia's body.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hommia circles away quickly and effectively.

Hommia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hommia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hommia trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hommia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hommia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Henderson.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hommia.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hommia shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Hommia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Hommia misses with a hook.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hommia throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Hommia shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Hommia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turpa Hommia.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hommia.

Hommia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hommia is in Henderson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hommia cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Hommia looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hommia wriggles free and stands up.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson is looking to land body kicks.
Hommia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Hommia shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Hommia avoids them all with ease.
Hommia defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hommia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hommia walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson is looking to wear down Hommia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hommia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hommia.
Hommia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Hommia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hommia slips under a jab.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Hommia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Hommia dives in and grabs Henderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Hommia's head and hops out.
Hommia 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 Hommia off to one side.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turpa Hommia.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Hommia is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Hommia avoids nicely.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Hommia on that attempt.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Hommia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Hommia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson tries to bum rush Hommia with a series of wild strikes but Hommia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hommia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hommia.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Hommia keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Hommia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hommia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hommia fails to land the takedown.
Hommia fails with a takedown attempt.
Hommia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hommia.
Hommia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hommia moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Hommia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hommia.
Hommia shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hommia clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hommia tries to score a body lock takedown but Henderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson 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. This is the final round!

A left and a right from Henderson both land. Nice combination.
Henderson lunges at Hommia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hommia's hand.
Hommia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Hommia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hommia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.

Hommia is rocked!
Hommia fails with the takedown.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hommia back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hommia is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henderson misses with a combination

and Hommia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hommia seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson wants to break free but Hommia has control.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Hommia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Henderson's efforts to push away.
Henderson is trying to push Hommia away but Hommia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hommia tightens his grip and picks Henderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Henderson manages to land in guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Hommia from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controls Hommia momentarily but Hommia frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hommia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Henderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hommia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hommia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hommia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hommia trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommia passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hommia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henderson wants to improve his position but Hommia is controlling well.
Hommia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Hommia is working for a submission of some sort.

Hommia is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Turpa Hommia has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hommia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Turpa Hommia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hommia wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hommia wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.

Henderson pushes Hommia off and gets back to his feet.
Jab from Henderson.
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 Hommia on that attempt.
Henderson lands with a nice combination. Hommia backs away looking to recover.
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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