PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Jordan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Henderson
vs
Jordan

184 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson looks to land a combination. Jordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
Jordan lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henderson forces Jordan back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Henderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henderson presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henderson has Jordan pressed against the cage, preventing Jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Henderson on the inside.
Jordan tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.

Jordan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson has Jordan pressed against the cage.
Henderson works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson stalls.
Henderson is leaning against Jordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Henderson.
Jordan looks gassed!
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson lands a left hand.
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Henderson dips a shoulder and cracks Jordan with a mighty uppercut! Jordan falls back against the cage and Henderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jordan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Henderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Henderson waved his t-shirt featuring Fresh To Death Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.