PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henderson
vs
Vlad

225 cm
24
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vlad takes one on the button.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vlad is looking to clinch.

Vlad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad wants to break free but Henderson has control.
Vlad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Vlad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vlad looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson scores with a shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vlad looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson digs a right hand into Vlad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vlad's gas tank.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Vlad's ribcage. Vlad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlads head.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Vlad knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson jabs at Vlad's body.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vlad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harry Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson works Vlad's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Vlad shakes it off.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Olbrzymi Vlad has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Henderson.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.
Nice cross by Henderson.
No luck for Vlad with that takedown attempt.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Henderson.
Henderson digs a good hook to Vlad's body.
Henderson with a hook.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Vlad's head back.
Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vlad on the side of the head.
Henderson lands with a cross.
A left lands for Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vlad's head.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Vlad needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Henderson throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad walks into a jab.
Henderson throws a combination. Vlad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vlad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Henderson lunges at Vlad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vlad's hand.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson. That snapped Vlad's head back.
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vlad ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henderson stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Henderson scores with a nice strike.
Vlad takes one to the chin there.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Henderson.
Henderson with a hook.
Vlad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olbrzymi Vlad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson connects with the punch.
Vlad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson cracks Vlad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Henderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson with a hook.
Vlad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Henderson finds it's target.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Vlad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Vlad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad walks into a jab.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henderson catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vlad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henderson stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Olbrzymi Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Henderson catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
Henderson stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
Vlad looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Vlad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vlad has time to react.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Vlad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Vlad shakes it off.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Harry Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olbrzymi Vlad.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.
Henderson lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
Henderson jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.
Vlad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Henderson as he connects with a hook.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Harry Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Vlad ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Vlad tries to move into range but Henderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson throws a combination. Vlad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Vlad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Vlad knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olbrzymi Vlad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from Vlad does no damage.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad moves out of range of the strikes.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Henderson with a hook.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henderson.
Henderson lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Henderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vlad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vlad has time to react.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Vlad knows he should have avoided that one.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Henderson.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vlad's head.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Henderson lands a left and a right that send Vlad crashing to the mat, dazed. Henderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Vlad is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
Vlad is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from Henderson.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson lands with a right hand.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson lands a jab to the head.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vlad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Vlad's head back.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Henderson catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
Henderson throws a good cross that connects.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vlad has time to react.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vlad's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Henderson lands with a straight right. Vlad didn't see that one coming.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vlad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olbrzymi Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson sizes up Vlad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson jabs at Vlad's body.
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vlad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24

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