PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bing Boom enters the cage!

Denderson
vs
Boom

179 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 10 - 1

179 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Boom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom's waist but Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denderson off to one side.

Denderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boom's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Denderson with a nice head shot there.
Denderson trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Boom is retaining full guard.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Denderson from controlling successfully.
Denderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson looking to pass the guard.

Han Denderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Denderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom stuns Denderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Boom's head.
Boom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson fails to land the takedown.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Denderson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boom. Denderson shrugs it off though.
Denderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boom defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Denderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Denderson.
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!
Denderson throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.
Boom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson fails with the takedown.
Boom lands with a straight right. Denderson didn't see that one coming.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denderson tries for a takedown but Boom circles away easily
and Boom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Denderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boom counters with a leg kick.
Denderson throws a combination that misses
and Boom counters with an inside leg kick.
Denderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Boom sprawls well. He's pushed Denderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Denderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Denderson misses the shot to the body.
Denderson avoids a kick to the body.
Boom scores with a nice body kick.
Denderson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom with a nice cross.
Boom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Denderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Denderson shoots and misses
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Denderson shoots in for a takedown but Boom shows good takedown defense.
Denderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Boom.
Bing Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denderson walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denderson!
Denderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boom.
Boom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Han Denderson has been cut.
Boom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom stuffs the takedown.
Boom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Denderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Boom does it's job there.
Boom lands the left hand.

Denderson is rocked!
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!
Boom fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Denderson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bing Boom!