PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Morris
vs
Henderson

211 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morris throws a big counter combination but Henderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a counter high kick but Henderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.

It looks like Jacob Morris has been cut.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Morris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henderson pulls guard.
Morris throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson looks winded!
Henderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris working a defensive guard here.

Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Henderson won't allow Morris to sweep him here.

That's two 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.

Morris is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morris is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Henderson prevents Morris from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Morris is having none of it.

Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A nice combination there by Henderson.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Morris lands but Henderson takes it in his stride.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.

Henderson drives through and clinches with Morris against the cage.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson misses with the combination.
It looked like Morris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
Morris misses with a body shot.

Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Morris has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
Henderson is looking for the big counter here.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris blocks the body kick.

Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Morris.

Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris working a defensive guard but Henderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morris is letting Henderson control him for a moment.
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Morris's head but Morris avoids it well.
Henderson working the ground and pound but Morris is defending the strikes.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Morris.
An elbow from Henderson crashes against the mat.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.

Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Morris shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Morris on that attempt.

Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morris sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morris is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Morris trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.

Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Morris closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morris prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Morris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Morris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Morris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morris tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.

Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson stands up from Morris's guard - Henderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Morris pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henderson is defending well.
Morris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Morris.

Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Morris tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morris is being controlled here.
Henderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morris dodges the ground and pound from Henderson.
Morris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henderson.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Morris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacob Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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