PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calus Hora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Henderson
vs
Hora

195 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calus Hora!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hora.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Hora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hora fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hora looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
Chuck Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calus Hora.
Hora misses with a takedown attempt

and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hora's guard.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hora looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hora keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.

Hora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson cracks Hora with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hora keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.

Hora looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henderson has picked Hora up and slammed him! Hora can't keep hold of the triangle and Henderson manages to pass to side control!
Hora is trying to control Henderson's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Hora on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henderson tries to advance to mount but Hora denies him.
Hora is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson controls the position.

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.
Hora trying to control but Henderson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hora covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson has the hooks in. Hora is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henderson keeps control of the position as Hora tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson biding his time, controlling Hora.
Hora breaks Henderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hora shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson throws a big counter combination but Hora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hora looks winded!

Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hora's head.
Hora looking to control.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hora's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hora trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hora misses with a takedown

and Henderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hora's guard.
Hora wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henderson manages to pass to side control.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Henderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hora defend it? Henderson steps over the head and cranks it - Hora is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Henderson!