PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Henderson
vs
Steel Penn Alliance

179 cm
29
203 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

189 cm
29
201 lbs
15 - 17 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson pulls guard.
Steel Penn Alliance postures up in Henderson 's guard and throws a big left but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn Alliance pushing down on Henderson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson is trying to stand.
Steel Penn Alliance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a nice elbow through Henderson 's hands, connecting with Henderson 's forehead.

Henderson makes his way to full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance worked for a kimura.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson has his hands on Steel Penn Alliance's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson controls Steel Penn Alliance momentarily but Steel Penn Alliance frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Henderson .

Steel Penn Alliance looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to pass the guard.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn Alliance is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard.

Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn Alliance.

Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Steel Penn Alliance gets caught napping as Henderson dives in and scores a takedown. Steel Penn Alliance manages to retain guard.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn Alliance is retaining full guard.

Henderson gets to his feet - Steel Penn Alliance follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a two punch combo.
Steel Penn Alliance pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn Alliance prevents Henderson from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steel Penn Alliance thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Henderson looks for the body kick but Steel Penn Alliance saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel Penn Alliance as he connects with a hook.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Henderson drives through with a takedown into Steel Penn Alliance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson 's guard.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steel Penn Alliance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Steel Penn Alliance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Henderson trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.
Henderson controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson trying to move into half guard but instead Steel Penn Alliance has managed to sweep!
Steel Penn Alliance won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is pushing down on Henderson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel Penn Alliance has managed to sneak the leg through.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Henderson rushes Steel Penn Alliance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with the head strike.

Steel Penn Alliance manages to break the clinch.

Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Steel Penn Alliance is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Steel Penn Alliance's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hit a switch here but Henderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn Alliance there!
Henderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel Penn Alliance is holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Steel Penn Alliance throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.

Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Henderson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Steel Penn Alliance to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn Alliance is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes the guard and advances to mount!
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henderson wanted to stand there but Steel Penn Alliance had control of the position.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson trying to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn Alliance scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel Penn Alliance fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson .
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Henderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Henderson won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.

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

Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson !
A relieved looking Dan Henderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.