PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Lets get sweattttty betty! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Uno
vs
Hendricks

170 cm
29
150 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

172 cm
29
148 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KnockOut

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks wants to slow Uno down by chopping away at his legs.
Uno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendricks manages to avoid it.
Hendricks wants to counter the offense by Uno and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Uno misses.
Uno misses with a body shot.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uno lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno loads up on a big right hand but Hendricks slips the punch.
Uno connects with a body shot that sends Hendricks's belly button to the back.
We've been informed that Hendricks has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Uno is looking to wear down Hendricks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hendricks lands a right hook to the body.
Uno lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno misses with a body shot.
Caol Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno misses the shot to the body.
Hendricks feints the counter takedown.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Uno slips the punch.
Hendricks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uno cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Hendricks digs a good hook to Uno's body.
Uno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rings Russia in the buildup to the fight.
Uno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hendricks was well out of range. Poor timing from Uno.
Hendricks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hendricks connects with a body shot that sends Uno's belly button to the back.
Uno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hendricks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uno is able to avoid easily.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Uno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uno misses with a hook to the body
and Hendricks counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uno misses with a body punch
and Uno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uno throws a body punch but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks takes a swing at Uno's ribcage but misses.
Uno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hendricks moves away from the strike by Uno.
Hendricks wants to counter the offense by Uno and move into the clinch position.
Uno misses with a looping left.
Hendricks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uno doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendricks lands with a hook. Uno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uno with a nice cross.
Uno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Uno.

Hendricks drives through and clinches with Uno against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hendricks's elbow.
Hendricks gets underhooks to prevent Uno's takedown attempt.
Hendricks stalling in the clinch but Uno improves position.
A short body shot lands from Hendricks as the two fighters clinch.
Hendricks has a couple of punches blocked by Uno.
Hendricks swings wildly with an uppercut but Uno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uno wants to break free but Hendricks has control.
Uno blocks a body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uno backwards.
Uno tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Uno back against the cage.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uno is leaning against Hendricks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uno is trying to force a seperation but Hendricks has the dominant position.

Hendricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uno swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uno throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hendricks.
Uno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hendricks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendricks misses with a head kick.
Uno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caol Uno dominated that round.
That's time! Uno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hendricks walks into a stiff left hand from Uno.
Hendricks misses the shot to the body.
Uno stalks Hendricks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendricks's face. Hendricks staggers backwards, shaken.
Hendricks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Uno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Uno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hendricks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Uno connects with a decent elbow.
Uno misses with the ground and pound.
Hendricks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hendricks taking some punishment here, with Uno in his half guard.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hendricks is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uno is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Uno wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard but Uno has mounted him!
Hendricks is trying desperately to improve position.
Uno landing strikes from the mount and Hendricks is in trouble!
Uno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position but Uno isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendricks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caol Uno 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. This is the final round!

Hendricks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendricks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uno somewhat.
Uno missing with a left hand there. Hendricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Uno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Uno misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Uno.
Hendricks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uno checks a low kick from Hendricks.
Hendricks connects with a body shot.
Hendricks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
And Hendricks tries to counter it with a takedown but Uno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Uno avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Nice jab there from Hendricks.
Uno throws a hook but Hendricks avoids it easily.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Uno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Uno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hendricks is trying to defend but Uno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hendricks is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Uno pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Uno there.
Johnny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uno wants to free his trapped foot but Hendricks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Uno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uno wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to hold on to Uno's head to control him but Uno postures up.
Uno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Uno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Caol Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno content just to control the position here.
Uno 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.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Uno wants to control the pace but Hendricks is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno controlling from mount.
Hendricks is trying to escape the mount.
Uno controlling from the full mount.
Uno looking to control but Hendricks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uno controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Uno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uno, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Uno!
Caol Uno was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Johnny Hendricks spoke after the fight, saying 'I was only putting in 71.86%'.