PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Hendershot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Newton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hendershot
vs
Newton

165 cm
19
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Hendershot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendershot lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Hendershot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendershot somewhat.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Hendershot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hendershot gets a double leg takedown into Newton's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hendershot looking to pass the guard.
Hendershot postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Hendershot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Hendershot from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendershot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendershot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendershot postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow.
Hendershot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hendershot postures up in Newton's guard and throws a big left but Newton blocks it.
Hendershot landing some decent shots from guard.
Hendershot trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendershot.
Hendershot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hendershot wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Hendershot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendershot winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendershot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendershot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hendershot tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it.
Newton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendershot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendershot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Newton has hold of Hendershot's hands but Hendershot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendershot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendershot stalling.
Hendershot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendershot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendershot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Hendershot sits in half guard.
Hendershot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hendershot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendershot drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Hendershot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendershot is nestled in close to Newton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendershot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendershot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Newton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendershot working the head and body with strikes.
Newton looks winded!
Hendershot wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton taking some punishment here, with Hendershot in his half guard.
Hendershot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendershot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terrance Hendershot dominated that 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.

Newton tries for a takedown but Hendershot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Terrance Hendershot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendershot defends it nicely.

Hendershot moves into the clinch.

Hendershot jumps into guard, dragging Newton to the mat.

Hendershot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Newton frees his head nicely. Oh but Hendershot has switched to an armbar! Newton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Terrance Hendershot!
Terrance Hendershot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.