PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dead Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Henderson
vs
Kennedy

172 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

198 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dead Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.

Henderson clinches with his opponent.

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

Kennedy is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
Kennedy is looking to control Henderson but Henderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy missing with punches from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to control but Henderson manages to buck him off and is now in Kennedy's guard! Nice work there by Henderson!
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson wants to stand but Kennedy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Eric Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Eric Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a nice head kick!
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.

Kennedy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kennedy.

Kennedy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Kennedy looks gassed!
Kennedy is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Kennedy get back to his feet.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick

and Kennedy counters by clinching up.
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kennedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Henderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy 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. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kennedy darts in trying to clinch
and Henderson counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Kennedy didn't expect that.
Henderson won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Kennedy working a defensive guard but Henderson passes into half guard.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kennedy is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Henderson misses

and Kennedy counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kennedy's best efforts.
Kennedy is stalling here. Henderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kennedy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Henderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson decides to stand back up.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses

and Kennedy counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Henderson pushes Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Henderson misses

and Kennedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henderson is now in Kennedy's guard. A big mistake from Kennedy there, giving up the dominant position!
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Kennedy wants to hit a switch here but Henderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kennedy there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kennedy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dead Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Henderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kennedy to the ground! Henderson dives into full mount looking to finish!

Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy can't escape the position.
Kennedy is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kennedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kennedy tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kennedy clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy can't get the takedown.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Kennedy avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
No luck for Kennedy with that takedown attempt.
Eric Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dead Kennedy.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick

and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kennedy is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye.

Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Kennedy is looking to sweep but instead, Henderson has passed into half guard.
Henderson is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy has a hand on Henderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Henderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Henderson!