PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 3635 p4p, 362 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 1732 p4p, 187 weight class). Deluxe comes to the cage accompanied by Intelligent Hoodlum - Arrest The President. Henderson has chosen No Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harry Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Deluxe
vs
Henderson

190 cm
31
255 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

196 cm
23
273 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson tests Deluxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deluxe misses with a looping left.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Deluxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deluxe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deluxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deluxe slips a straight right by Henderson.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deluxe misses with a wild combination.

Deluxe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Deluxe throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson gets full guard.
Deluxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Deluxe tries to pass.

Henderson has his foot on Deluxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deluxe works his way back into a safe position though.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deluxe 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Deluxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Deluxe from controlling successfully.
Deluxe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson is pulling down on Deluxe's head. It's preventing any offense from Deluxe, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deluxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deluxe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Deluxe not doing much here.
Henderson tries to kick Deluxe off but Deluxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deluxe stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Deluxe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deluxe.
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. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deluxe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deluxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Deluxe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deluxe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deluxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deluxe has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Henderson looking to control.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deluxe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is trying to hold Deluxe in close to prevent damage but Deluxe has managed to pass into half guard.
Deluxe is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deluxe wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deluxe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deluxe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deluxe throws a shot to the body.
Deluxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Deluxe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deluxe missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Deluxe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Deluxe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deluxe's sensitive parts.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Deluxe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Deluxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Deluxe is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Deluxe lands a couple of digs.
Deluxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Deluxe looking to pass the guard.
Deluxe is working hard here to advance position.

That's two 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.

Deluxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Deluxe stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Deluxe is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson wants to improve his position but instead Deluxe has moved into half guard.
Deluxe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Deluxe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Deluxe throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Deluxe breaks the hold and Henderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Deluxe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Deluxe!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.