PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diesel Hendrix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hendrix
vs
Sharp

183 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Mystic Clothing
GREEN!160

Conquer
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diesel Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendrix definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hendrix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Hendrix takes one on the button.
Sharp throws a shot from downtown. Hendrix moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix connects with a body shot.
Sharp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hendrix takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Hendrix swings widly with a right hand

and Sharp counters with a series of strikes that sends Hendrix to the canvas! Sharp follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Hendrix is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp advances position into side control!
Oh Hendrix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharp controlling the position from side mount.
Hendrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hendrix tries to get out of the position.
Sharp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendrix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendrix seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but Hendrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hendrix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sharp throws a strike aimed at the side of Hendrix's head but Hendrix avoids it well.
Sharp working the ground and pound from side control.
Hendrix is trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendrix sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sharp misses with the ground and pound.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.
Sharp takes a little break here. Hendrix wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sharp throws an elbow but Hendrix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hendrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sharp on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendrix keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.

Sharp rushes Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp stalls.
Hendrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hendrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Hendrix prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendrix is trying to break the clinch but Sharp has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sharp wants a takedown but no success here.
Diesel Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Sharp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hendrix.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendrix up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Hendrix controls the action.
Sharp wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendrix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sharp breaks from the clinch.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendrix throws out the jab.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sharp scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendrix should have avoided that one.
Hendrix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hendrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
It seemed like Sharp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Sharp misses.
Sharp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a right hand to the body.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diesel Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendrix throws a good cross that connects.
Sharp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hendrix back to the cage. Sharp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Hendrix lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Rick Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sharp needs to keep his hands up - Hendrix had a free shot at his head there.
Hendrix throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Hendrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Hendrix misses with a hook
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hendrix throws a right hand that misses
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Rick Sharp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharp lands with a straight right. Hendrix didn't see that one coming.
Hendrix avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a right and a left that Hendrix avoids nicely.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendrix misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hendrix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hendrix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sharp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hendrix connects with a body shot.
Hendrix connects with a right hand. Sharp shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharp gets a clinch.
Sharp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendrix smiles and moves away.
Hendrix swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hendrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendrix tries to bum rush Sharp with a series of wild strikes but Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Hendrix misses its intended target.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hendrix looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hendrix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hendrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp throws a shot from downtown. Hendrix moves away and avoids it.
Hendrix thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Hendrix looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Hendrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharp. Sharp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendrix throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp walks into a jab.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Hendrix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Hendrix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendrix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Sharp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hendrix throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Hendrix looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Hendrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hendrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hendrix.
Sharp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Hendrix swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hendrix misses with a straight right.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendrix misses with a jab to the body

and Sharp counters with a series of strikes that sends Hendrix to the canvas! Sharp follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Sharp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendrix is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendrix taking some punishment here, with Sharp in his half guard.
Diesel Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sharp trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Sharp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sharp trying to control the action but Hendrix is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Sharp not doing much here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sharp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hendrix is squirming around, avoiding Sharp's attempts to control the action.
Sharp is landing with some decent strikes but Hendrix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rick Sharp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sharp controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Sharp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendrix is looking to escape.
Sharp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharp trying to control but Hendrix is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

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