PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Lazlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazlo's entrance music is Stronger by Kanye West. A fine choice. Chael Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lazlo
vs
Henderson

170 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Lazlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazlo darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Lazlo into the cage.
Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt

and Henderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Lazlo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson is chipping away with strikes.
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lazlo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lazlo tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lazlo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Henderson connects with a decent elbow.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lazlo regains half guard.

Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lazlo is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Henderson is looking for a kimura but Lazlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Lazlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lazlo actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazlo is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes.

Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lazlo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Henderson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Henderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazlo is in a horrible position here. Henderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson working Lazlo over with strikes here.
Lazlo regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazlo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson winds up and cracks Lazlo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.

Lazlo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
We've been informed that Henderson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lazlo tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Lazlo with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Lazlo persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chael Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson distracts Lazlo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazlo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazlo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Lazlo's hands, connecting with Lazlo's forehead.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazlo keeps working.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lazlo is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.

Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson is trying to control. Lazlo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Lazlo looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson working over Lazlo with some ground and pound. Lazlo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazlo wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Lazlo has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lazlo!
Lazlo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Henderson trying to control but Lazlo is having none of it.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo is really stuck here.
Henderson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lazlo could be in trouble here!
Henderson scores with punches to the body.
Will Henderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is punishing Lazlo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lazlo tries to escape the position.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson lands a shot to the head.
Lazlo is trying to remain composed but Henderson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chael Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazlo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Lazlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lazlo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Lazlo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lazlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Lazlo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazlo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a nice body shot.
Lazlo has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazlo shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazlo defends it well.
Lazlo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lazlo won't be happy with that.
Lazlo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazlo tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazlo is trying to improve his position.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazlo some visible discomfort.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Lazlo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Henderson working the ground and pound.
Henderson landing a few strikes.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Henderson scoring with punches from side control.
Henderson landing strikes.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Lazlo is rocked!
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lazlo down.
Oh Lazlo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Lazlo is keeping him busy.
Lazlo seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Lazlo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big right hand but Lazlo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazlo taking a bit of punishment here - Henderson scoring with strikes.
Henderson cracks Lazlo with a big elbow.
Henderson trying to control the action but Lazlo is working from the bottom.
Lazlo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Lazlo's temple.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Lazlo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily.
Lazlo is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chael Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is nestled in close to Lazlo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lazlo wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has mounted him!
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henderson looking to finish Lazlo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lazlo!
Lazlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazlo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Lazlo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Lazlo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazlo prevents Henderson from getting a body triangle.
Henderson controls the action.
Lazlo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Lazlo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Henderson lands punches and elbows.
Tobias Lazlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazlo wants to escape the position.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chael Henderson!