PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Beloglasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Henderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Henderson
vs
Beloglasov

169 cm
24
138 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 5 - 8 - 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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Beloglasov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beloglasov keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson lands with a cross.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Beloglasov walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Beloglasov closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson has Beloglasov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beloglasov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beloglasov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Henderson is trying to trip Beloglasov. He has hold of a leg but Beloglasov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Henderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson postures up in Beloglasov's guard and throws a big left but Beloglasov blocks it.
Henderson 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.
Beloglasov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloglasov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Henderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson tries to hold on but Beloglasov pushes him away.
Beloglasov dominating with strikes here.
Beloglasov lands a big shot there that rocks Henderson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beloglasov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henderson's face.
Beloglasov scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
Beloglasov looking to finish Henderson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Henderson!
Beloglasov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beloglasov with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is bucking up trying to escape but Beloglasov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beloglasov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson really wants to buck Beloglasov off and get back to his feet.
Beloglasov lands a nice shot to the head.
Beloglasov landing strikes from the mount.
Henderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Beloglasov blocks the strikes from Henderson.
Beloglasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson gets full guard.
Beloglasov wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Beloglasov controlling him for the moment.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson throws a couple of heel strikes.
Henderson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beloglasov.
Henderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henderson tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Beloglasov 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.

Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beloglasov is aware though and is defending well.

Beloglasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Henderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Henderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Beloglasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beloglasov working a defensive guard here.
Beloglasov wants to sweep but no luck.
Beloglasov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson pushes down on Beloglasov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.

Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Beloglasov is defending well.
Beloglasov gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Beloglasov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergei Beloglasov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Henderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beloglasov pinned against the cage. Beloglasov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Henderson drives through and clinches with Beloglasov against the cage.
Beloglasov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson is trying to drag Beloglasov to the mat but Beloglasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beloglasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beloglasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloglasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beloglasov shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Henderson.
Beloglasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beloglasov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beloglasov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beloglasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beloglasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beloglasov's back!
Henderson cracks Beloglasov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Beloglasov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has the hooks in. Beloglasov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Beloglasov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Henderson is punishing Beloglasov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Beloglasov wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Henderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!

Henderson wants to finish this one by submission but Beloglasov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henderson.
Beloglasov is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beloglasov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beloglasov regains half guard.
Beloglasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Beloglasov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Beloglasov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beloglasov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beloglasov is trying to control but can't.

Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beloglasov pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Beloglasov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sergei Beloglasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beloglasov gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Henderson dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Beloglasov slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Beloglasov misses with a straight left.

Beloglasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beloglasov preventing the sweep.
Beloglasov wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beloglasov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beloglasov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beloglasov connects with a couple of short punches.
Beloglasov distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henderson throwing shots but Beloglasov is blocking nicely.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beloglasov gets back to full guard.
Henderson postures up in Beloglasov's guard and throws a big left but Beloglasov blocks it.
Beloglasov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Beloglasov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beloglasov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beloglasov looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beloglasov with shots to the head and body - Henderson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Beloglasov blocks Henderson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
A nice elbow there by Beloglasov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Henderson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Henderson is trying to escape the mount.
Henderson tries to hold on but Beloglasov postures up.
Henderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beloglasov raining down shots from the mount!
Beloglasov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Beloglasov lands a big elbow.
Beloglasov with a couple of short strikes.
Beloglasov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beloglasov landing shots from mount.
Henderson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Beloglasov. What's that going to do exactly?
Beloglasov with a couple of short strikes.
Henderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Beloglasov.
Beloglasov with a couple of short strikes.
Beloglasov breaks from Henderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Beloglasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beloglasov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Beloglasov!