PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lithe Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lithe Tarzan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendricks
vs
Tarzan

168 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

185 cm
28
169 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KO Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ashley Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lithe Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan walks into a left hand.
Tarzan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hendricks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tarzan's guard now.
Tarzan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Tarzan keeps moving.
Tarzan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Tarzan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendricks has wrist control.
Hendricks striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Hendricks has his feet on Tarzan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tarzan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks just misses with a punch to the body.

Tarzan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks lands a couple of elbows.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hendricks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarzan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarzan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarzan!
Tarzan lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Tarzan working away.
The ground and pound from Tarzan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hendricks is trying to improve his position.

Tarzan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
Hendricks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks striking from the bottom.
Hendricks trying to get back to full guard but Tarzan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hendricks can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Tarzan is very close to passing his half guard.

Tarzan seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Tarzan has control of the leg.
Tarzan working Hendricks over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarzan lands a nice short elbow.

Tarzan is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarzan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarzan.
Hendricks wants to control but Tarzan is keeping busy.
Hendricks controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hendricks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tarzan throws a strike but Hendricks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hendricks pushing down on Tarzan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Tarzan's hands, connecting with Tarzan's forehead.

Tarzan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarzan keeps working.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Tarzan tries to roll over but Hendricks keeps him under control.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarzan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tarzan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tarzan working for a triangle but Hendricks defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tarzan misses with a takedown attempt

and Hendricks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarzan!
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Tarzan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarzan prevents Hendricks from improving position.
Ashley Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks scoring with punches from side control.
Tarzan is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Tarzan is trying to improve his position.
Hendricks wants to control but Tarzan is keeping him busy.
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!
Hendricks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is working Tarzan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tarzan is looking for a sweep.
Tarzan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Tarzan is working from the bottom.
Tarzan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Tarzan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks misses with the ground and pound.
Hendricks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Tarzan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tarzan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hendricks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tarzan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hendricks is pressing down on Tarzan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarzan is holding on for now.

Hendricks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tarzan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
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!
Hendricks trying to control but Tarzan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tarzan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
Tarzan keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarzan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarzan's head.

Tarzan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Tarzan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks connects with a couple of short punches.

Tarzan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.

Tarzan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendricks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tarzan's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarzan defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Hendricks dominated that second round.
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.

Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Tarzan saw that one coming.
A jab from Hendricks misses.
Tarzan moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
Hendricks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarzan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks scores with a hook.
Hendricks throws a hook but Tarzan blocks it.
Hendricks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hendricks throws the left hand but Tarzan avoids the punch easily.
Tarzan shoots and misses

and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Tarzan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarzan defending well though.
Tarzan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Tarzan's head.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Tarzan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarzan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tarzan wants to improve his position but Hendricks is controlling well.

Hendricks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarzan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.

Tarzan looking for submissions off his back.
Tarzan won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Tarzan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks works his way into full mount!
Hendricks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendricks controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks tries to control but Tarzan wriggling away.
Tarzan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a big elbow.
Tarzan gets back to half guard.
Hendricks moves nicely into side control.
Tarzan is looking for a sweep.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is chipping away with strikes.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hendricks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tarzan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarzan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tarzan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.

Hendricks is looking for a kimura here.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarzan can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarzan's head.
Hendricks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tarzan is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Lithe Tarzan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Tarzan's hands, connecting with Tarzan's forehead.
Hendricks working Tarzan over with strikes.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Hendricks!
Ashley Hendricks thanked the fans post fight for their support.