PBP Commentary

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

Stein
vs
Henderson

190 cm
24
266 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marlo Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Stein's guard.
Stein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Stein.
Stein is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Henderson uses his free foot to push down on Stein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Henderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henderson trying to control but Stein is having none of it.
Stein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Henderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henderson trying to control but Stein is having none of it.
Stein wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Henderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Henderson is landing with some decent strikes but Stein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 landing punches.
Henderson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henderson lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control but Stein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Henderson wants to finish this one by submission but Stein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henderson.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
Henderson landing strikes, looking to finish!

Henderson has hold of Stein's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stein manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Henderson unloads with some shots from mount but Stein bucks and avoids them well.
Stein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to control but Stein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henderson looking to control but Stein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson controlling from mount.
Stein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stein tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson prevents Stein from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.

Stein forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Stein lands a left hand.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson has Stein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stein blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Fred Henderson has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein has Henderson pushed against the cage.
Stein creates a bit of distance and cracks Henderson with a massive left hook! Henderson crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Stein stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stein!