PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shunsuke Mizuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mizuno
vs
Henderson

190 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Tokyo, Shunsuke Mizuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mizuno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Mizuno connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Mizuno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson is staying active underneath Mizuno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mizuno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mizuno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Mizuno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mizuno throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mizuno feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Mizuno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mizuno lands a couple of elbows.
Mizuno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson pulls Mizuno in close to prevent any damage.
Mizuno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mizuno lands a couple of elbows.

Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mizuno defends it easily.
Mizuno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson looks gassed!
Mizuno lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizuno throws a big right hand that misses.
Mizuno postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Mizuno trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Mizuno is in close to Henderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mizuno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mizuno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Mizuno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mizuno trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Mizuno there.
Mizuno working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mizuno is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Mizuno 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.
Mizuno lands strikes from half guard.
Mizuno lands strikes from half guard.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Mizuno is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mizuno to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizuno lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizuno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mizuno slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Mizuno in his half guard.
Mizuno is nestled in close to Henderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Mizuno sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mizuno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Mizuno in his half guard.
Henderson tries to get to full guard but Mizuno has control of the leg.
Mizuno winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mizuno is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mizuno to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mizuno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mizuno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsuke Mizuno dominated that 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.

Mizuno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mizuno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mizuno wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Mizuno is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mizuno landing with the ground and pound.
Mizuno looking to pass the guard.
Mizuno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mizuno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mizuno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mizuno chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mizuno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson trying to control here.
Mizuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizuno lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson wants to control but Mizuno is keeping busy.
Mizuno drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head.
Mizuno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mizuno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizuno slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mizuno scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizuno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mizuno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mizuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mizuno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shunsuke Mizuno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuno winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mizuno slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Mizuno is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Mizuno there.
Mizuno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mizuno working Henderson over with strikes.
Mizuno working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizuno working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mizuno wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mizuno there.

Mizuno is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Mizuno.
Mizuno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mizuno lands with a punch from half guard.
Mizuno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Mizuno in his half guard.
Mizuno lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shunsuke Mizuno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mizuno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henderson's half guard.
Mizuno is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mizuno working Henderson over with strikes.
Mizuno 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 trying to control here.
Mizuno wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Mizuno working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mizuno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mizuno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizuno working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mizuno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Henderson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizuno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Mizuno finish him?
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mizuno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mizuno lands with a punch from half guard.
Mizuno lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Henderson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mizuno jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsuke Mizuno!