PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-tanczy. Grabowski has chosen Uno dos tres cuatro as his entrance music. Benson Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Henderson
vs
Grabowski

178 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ultra Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski thows a body kick. Henderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Grabowski moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Grabowski didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson postures up in Grabowski's guard and throws a big left but Grabowski blocks it.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson won't allow Grabowski to get back to his feet.
Grabowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson stays in close to Grabowski's body and controls the position.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benson Henderson.
Grabowski with a poor takedown

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Grabowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries a knee to the head but Henderson blocks it.

Henderson has picked Grabowski up - he's going for a ride! Henderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grabowski looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Grabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Grabowski is rocked!
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Grabowski is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Grabowski! More strikes land and this one is all over! Henderson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson!
After the big win, Benson Henderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ultra Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.