PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Unkown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hendricks
vs
Unkown

172 cm
21
141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Unkown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hendricks eats them both and turns towards Unkown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Unkown slips under a jab from Hendricks.
Unkown throws a front kick that sends Hendricks stumbling back into the cage.
Unkown lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Unkown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hendricks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Unkown - the referee stops the clock and Hendricks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Unkown. Hendricks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Hendricks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Unkown!
Unkown prevents Hendricks from improving position.
Unkown struggling a bit here.
Hendricks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hendricks throws an elbow but Unkown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hendricks grinds an elbow into Unkown's temple.
Unkown sneaks back into half guard.

Unkown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to pass to mount but Unkown is defending the position.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Unkown trying to control here.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Unkown's head.
Hendricks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unkown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Unkown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unkown is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendricks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Unkown looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.

Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unkown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Unkown's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks postures up and lands a big shot to Unkown's brow.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendricks distracts Unkown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Unkown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendricks working some strikes from top position.

Unkown has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendricks trying to control but Unkown is working from the bottom.

Unkown looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Unkown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Unkown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Unkown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hendricks stacks Unkown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hendricks!
Hendricks trying to control the position but Unkown is working away.
Unkown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hendricks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but Unkown defending well.

Unkown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Unkown's head.
Unkown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unkown's head.

Unkown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hendricks uses it to pass to side control.

Hendricks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unkown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Unkown wants to control but Hendricks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Unkown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hendricks's cut.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Unkown slips under a jab from Hendricks.
A clash of legs there as Hendricks blocks the low kick.
Hendricks misses with a hook.
Unkown looks to land a combination. Hendricks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a hook
and Unkown counters with a good low kick that Hendricks was not able to check.
Johnny Unkown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Unkown back to the cage. Hendricks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hendricks misses with a right hand
and Unkown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hendricks throws a lazy uppercut
and Unkown counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Unkown avoids it really well and circles away.
Unkown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks moves out of range of the body kick from Unkown.
Hendricks cracks Unkown with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown slips a jab from Hendricks.
Unkown misses with a series of wild punches.
Unkown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks misses with a hook. Unkown ducked under it nicely.
Unkown lands a nice looking body kick.
Unkown slips under a jab.
Unkown moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Johnny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks throws a hook but Unkown blocks it.
A punch combination from Unkown misses.
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Unkown.
Unkown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unkown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Unkown slips under a jab from Hendricks.
Hendricks moves out of range as Unkown throws a body kick.
Unkown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Unkown ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Unkown backs up against the cage.

It looks like Johnny Unkown has been cut.
Hendricks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendricks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unkown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Unkown.
Unkown is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Unkown.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unkown defends it nicely.
Hendricks thuds his right hand into Unkown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Unkown tenderised Hendricks's leg. Hendricks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Unkown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendricks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendricks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Unkown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendricks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unkown.
Hendricks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unkown doesn't seem bothered though.
Unkown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Unkown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unkown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Unkown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hendricks connects with a single shot there.
Hendricks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unkown pinned against the cage. Unkown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnny Unkown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Hendricks blocks the leg kick.
Hendricks slaps away a takedown attempt from Unkown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Unkown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unkown slips a straight right by Hendricks.
Unkown takes one on the button.
Unkown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hendricks dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hendricks throws out a loose jab but Unkown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendricks connects with a right hand. Unkown shakes it off.
Hendricks shoots in but Unkown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Unkown avoids nicely.
Unkown shoots in for a takedown but Hendricks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hendricks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Unkown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unkown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Unkown is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.

Unkown actively working from the bottom here.
Unkown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Unkown taking some punishment here, with Hendricks in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Unkown's hands, connecting with Unkown's forehead.
Unkown is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Unkown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unkown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.

Unkown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Unkown is trying to get back to full guard.
Unkown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to mount his opponent but Unkown defends it.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Unkown's hands, connecting with Unkown's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks passes to full mount!
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Unkown tries to reverse the position but Hendricks maintains control.
Hendricks scoring with strikes but Unkown is staying in there.
Unkown is looking to get to half guard.
Hendricks landing shots from mount.
Unkown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendricks with shots to the head and body - Unkown looks very uncomfortable down there.
Unkown is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks landing strikes from the mount.
Hendricks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Unkown is rocked!
Unkown takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hendricks's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hendricks!
Johnny Hendricks is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hendricks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.