PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dorm
vs
Henderson

186 cm
27
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
215 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a jab when Dorm was well out of range.
Dorm lands a body shot.
Dorm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson tries to bum rush Dorm with a series of wild strikes but Dorm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dorm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Dorm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorm counters with a nice body shot.
Dorm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dorm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorm.
Dorm connects with a body shot.
Dorm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dorm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Dorm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henderson thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Dorm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 11th Planet Fitness ($350/wk) in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dorm counter with a right hand.
Dorm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dorm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dorm throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dorm counters with a right hand to the body.
Dorm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Dorm scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorm digs a good body shot into Henderson's ribs.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Dorm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorm moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Dorm punishes Henderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorm as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dorm to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dorm.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Dorm lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorm tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dorm counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorm lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorm connects with a body shot.
Dorm scores with the left hand. Henderson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Dorm.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Dorm.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorm.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dorm counters with a straight right hand.
Dorm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dorm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorm counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Dorm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Dorm ducks down to avoid it.
Dorm lands a nice shot to the body.

Dorm closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 tries to circle away but Dorm has him pinned against the cage.
Dorm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dorm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dorm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dorm is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dorm tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dorm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dorm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dorm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dorm.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Dorm moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorm staying out of range there.
Dorm thuds a left hand into Henderson's body.
Dorm clobbers Henderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dorm throws a good cross that connects.
Dorm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Dorm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dorm counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Dorm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Dorm moved out of range.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Dorm both land. Nice combination.
Dorm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Dorm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Dorm does it's job there.
Henderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dorm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
Dorm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Dorm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henderson moves forwards but Dorm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dorm connects with a body shot that sends Henderson's belly button to the back.
Dorm lands a slapping body shot.
Dorm wants to clinch.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Dorm counters with a stiff right hand.
Dorm sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dorm is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Dorm counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorm scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Dorm counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dorm postures up in Henderson's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Dorm advances position into side control!
Dorm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.

Dorm has hold of Henderson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Henderson seems comfortable defending it but Dorm has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Henderson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Henderson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dorm couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dorm!
A relieved looking John Dorm thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.