PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Henson (ranked 25098 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doggo Froggo (ranked 5872 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswaldo Henson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Henson
vs
Froggo

206 cm
20
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oswaldo Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doggo Froggo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froggo lands a nice looking body shot.

Froggo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Froggo lands in his opponent's guard.
Froggo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henson keeping full guard, as Froggo tries to pass.
Henson is trying to keep Froggo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Froggo is one step ahead there.
Froggo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Froggo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Froggo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Froggo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Froggo stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Froggo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henson, pushing him back against the cage.
Henson jumps guard but Froggo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Froggo slowing the pace effectively.

Froggo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Froggo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henson is keeping busy.
Henson tries to break free.

Froggo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Henson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Henson for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Froggo misses with an elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Froggo gets his way!
Henson staying busy and making it hard for Froggo to control.

Froggo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Froggo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Henson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Froggo is not going to allow Henson to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henson is trying to break free.
Froggo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Henson trying to get back to his feet but Froggo is in full control for now.
Henson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Henson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Froggo clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doggo Froggo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Froggo forces Henson back against the cage and clinches.

Henson breaks the clinch.
Doggo Froggo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Froggo misses with a left hand

and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Froggo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henson dives into side control.

Froggo is looking to reverse the position.

Henson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Froggo is not content to let Henson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froggo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Froggo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson thows a huge punch but Froggo dodges it nicely.
Doggo Froggo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Froggo wants to get back to full guard.
Froggo wants to get back to his feet.
Henson wants to control but Froggo is keeping him busy.
Froggo wants to control but Henson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Froggo is defending well.
Froggo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Froggo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Henson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Froggo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henson has managed to get both his arms back between Froggo's legs - danger averted.

Froggo working for a triangle but Henson defends it easily.
Froggo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henson with a nice head shot there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henson shoots in but no luck this time.
Froggo throws a big counter head kick but Henson avoids it with no problem.

Froggo clinches up with Henson and pushes him back against the cage.

Henson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Froggo avoids it really well and circles away.

Froggo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henson is trying to defend but Froggo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Froggo seems content to control.
Froggo prevents Henson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to kick Froggo off but Froggo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Froggo is looking to advance position but Henson won't allow it.
Henson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Henson tries to roll over but Froggo keeps him under control.
Froggo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doggo Froggo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Henson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Henson looking to score a takedown here. Froggo is defending well but Henson drives through and ends up in Froggo's guard.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Froggo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Froggo wants to sweep but no luck.
Froggo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Froggo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henson wants to control from the top but Froggo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson tries to free his leg and advance position but Froggo is retaining full guard.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Froggo.
Henson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Froggo.
Henson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Froggo in side control, throwing shots but Henson defends.
Froggo taking a breather here.
Henson is not content to let Froggo control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson gets back to half guard.
Henson is staying active underneath Froggo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henson trying to hold on to Froggo's head to control him but Froggo postures up.

Henson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Froggo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Froggo drags the fight down to the ground.

Henson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Froggo keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froggo has his hands on Henson's head, controlling the position.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Froggo is keeping the position.
Froggo controlling the position.
Henson tries to free his leg and advance position but Froggo is retaining full guard.
Froggo keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Henson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Froggo pinned against the cage. Froggo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Froggo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Henson's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Froggo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oswaldo Henson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doggo Froggo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Froggo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Froggo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oswaldo Henson.
Well Froggo 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doggo Froggo!