PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tobolowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Henderson
vs
Tobolowsky

175 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
29
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Tobolowsky!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Tobolowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tobolowsky trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tobolowsky is keeping the position for now.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Tobolowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tobolowsky manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Tobolowsky's guard.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson stops Tobolowsky from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tobolowsky wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tobolowsky is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson won't allow Tobolowsky to get back to his feet.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tobolowsky kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Steve Tobolowsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobolowsky looks like he's trying to stand up.

Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.

Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tobolowsky is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tobolowsky wants to get back to his feet.

Tobolowsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tobolowsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tobolowsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Tobolowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tobolowsky manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Tobolowsky's guard.

Tobolowsky has his feet on Henderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tobolowsky is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him

Henderson is looking for a kimura here.

Henderson is working for a kimura but Tobolowsky is defending it quite comfortably.

Tobolowsky kicks Henderson off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tobolowsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tobolowsky connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henderson's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benson Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tobolowsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Tobolowsky.

Henderson feints and as Tobolowsky raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tobolowsky wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tobolowsky's guard.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson prevents Tobolowsky from standing back up.

Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tobolowsky is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Tobolowsky trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson is looking for a kimura here.

Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson stops Tobolowsky from getting back to his feet.

Tobolowsky has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steve Tobolowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tobolowsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky scores with a three punch combo!

Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tobolowsky's half guard.

Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tobolowsky trying to control but Henderson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henderson is looking for a kimura but Tobolowsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Henderson stops Tobolowsky from getting back to his feet.

Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobolowsky defends it well.
Tobolowsky is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.

Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Tobolowsky kicks Henderson off and gets back to his feet.

Tobolowsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tobolowsky tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.

Henderson wants the takedown. Tobolowsky is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tobolowsky's guard against the cage.
Henderson won't allow Tobolowsky to sweep him here.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Tobolowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tobolowsky manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Tobolowsky's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.

Tobolowsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 stops a takedown attempt from Tobolowsky.

Henderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tobolowsky is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson stops Tobolowsky from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tobolowsky is keeping the position for now.

Tobolowsky pushes Henderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benson Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tobolowsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Tobolowsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Tobolowsky wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tobolowsky is keeping the position for now.
Henderson stops Tobolowsky from standing up.
Tobolowsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tobolowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Tobolowsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tobolowsky manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Tobolowsky's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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! Tobolowsky screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henderson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Benson Henderson!