PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toby Jug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson 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.

Jug
vs
Henderson

190 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Jug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jug shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Jug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jug.
Jug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jug trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jug pulls his head out easily.
Jug is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Jug's guard.

Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jug is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jug wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jug wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Jug preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jug controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Jug wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Henderson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Henderson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jug screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henderson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Benson Henderson!