PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Bialoszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Bialoszewski

169 cm
23
138 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

175 cm
20
143 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Bialoszewski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bialoszewski needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Bialoszewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Bialoszewski.
Henderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bialoszewski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bialoszewski 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.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson lands a jab to the head.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Bialoszewski blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Bialoszewski throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bialoszewski checks a low kick from Henderson.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Bialoszewski cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bialoszewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Henderson misses.
Henderson with a hook.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bialoszewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Bialoszewski avoids them all with ease.
Henderson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bialoszewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Bialoszewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Bialoszewski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bialoszewski backs up against the cage.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bialoszewski scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a combination. Bialoszewski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A head kick misses from Bialoszewski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bialoszewski checks it well.
Bialoszewski walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bialoszewski throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bialoszewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson cracks Bialoszewski with a good jab.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson misses with a leg kick
and Bialoszewski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Henderson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bialoszewski looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bialoszewski on the side of the head.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bialoszewski blocks the low kick.
Henderson throws a head kick but Bialoszewski moves out of range.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Henderson throws a leg kick but Bialoszewski checks it.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henderson tests Bialoszewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Henderson tests Bialoszewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson works over Bialoszewski's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Bialoszewski checks the leg kick.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bialoszewski circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bialoszewski doesn't seem phased though.
Bialoszewski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henderson.
Bialoszewski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bialoszewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a leg kick but Bialoszewski saw it coming and moves away.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson lands a really nice looking cross but Bialoszewski seems unphased.
Jab by Henderson.
Bialoszewski avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.
Henderson sizes up Bialoszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bialoszewski.
Bialoszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Bialoszewski wants to clinch.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Bialoszewski's body. Bialoszewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bialoszewski misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bialoszewski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Henderson throws a solid leg kick but Bialoszewski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henderson.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bialoszewski checks a leg kick.
Bialoszewski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henderson. Henderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bialoszewski misses with a low kick.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch up.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson wants to slow Bialoszewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Bialoszewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Bialoszewski's knee but Bialoszewski avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a low kick as Bialoszewski jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a hook.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Bialoszewski moves out of range of the leg kick from Henderson.
Bialoszewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Bialoszewski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bialoszewski.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson throws a chopping leg kick but Bialoszewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.

Bialoszewski clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage.

Bialoszewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bialoszewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bialoszewski is breathing heavily.
Henderson sizes up Bialoszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Bialoszewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joe Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bialoszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bialoszewski checks a low kick from Henderson.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson tries to bum rush Bialoszewski with a series of wild strikes but Bialoszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bialoszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bialoszewski doesn't seem phased though.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Bialoszewski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bialoszewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henderson throws a push kick but Bialoszewski slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bialoszewski is able to avoid easily.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bialoszewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bialoszewski moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson digs a good hook to Bialoszewski's body.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bialoszewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bialoszewski. Bialoszewski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Bialoszewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Henderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Bialoszewski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bialoszewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bialoszewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Henderson.
A nice combination there by Henderson.

Bialoszewski is rocked!
Henderson lands a head shot.
Bialoszewski is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Bialoszewski's ribs.
Bialoszewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bialoszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bialoszewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Henderson misses
and Bialoszewski counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bialoszewski on the side of the head.
Bialoszewski walks into a jab.
Bialoszewski walks into a left hand.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Crunch! Bialoszewski slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Henderson motions for Bialoszewski to come forward. Henderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bialoszewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bialoszewski takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bialoszewski momentarily.
Bialoszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Bialoszewski sees coming a mile off.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Bialoszewski's ribs.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bialoszewski is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.

Bialoszewski clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Bialoszewski tries to tie him up.
Bialoszewski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent Bialoszewski's takedown attempt.

Henderson has clasped his hands together around Bialoszewski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bialoszewski is avoiding damage well.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bialoszewski down.
Joe Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bialoszewski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Henderson working the head with strikes.
Henderson controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bialoszewski some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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