PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzattrounewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit the Lights by Metallica. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Henson
vs
Calzattrounewis

180 cm
25
192 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

187 cm
29
196 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzattrounewis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Henson slips a jab from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Henson is just out of range.
Henson staying out of range there.
Henson needs to keep his hands up - Calzattrounewis had a free shot at his head there.
Calzattrounewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot.
Calzattrounewis throws out a powerful jab.
Henson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination that misses
and Henson counters with a stiff right hand.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination
and Henson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calzattrounewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Henson.
Henson takes one to the side of the head.
Calzattrounewis tests Henson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson digs a good hook to Calzattrounewis's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis cracks Henson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calzattrounewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzattrounewis.
A shot to the body from Calzattrounewis misses

and Henson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henson stops Calzattrounewis from getting back to his feet.
Calzattrounewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Henson there.

Henson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calzattrounewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Henson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calzattrounewis defending well though.

Calzattrounewis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calzattrounewis swings for the body but Henson moves out of range.
A jab from Calzattrounewis does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzattrounewis works over Henson's head and body with a nice combination.
Calzattrounewis throws a nice looking combination but Henson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calzattrounewis tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calzattrounewis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Calzattrounewis misses with a wild body shot.
Calzattrounewis misses with a double jab.
Calzattrounewis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calzattrounewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Calzattrounewis. Those never looked like landing.
Henson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calzattrounewis looks gassed!

Henson instigates a clinch.
Henson misses with the head strike.
Calzattrounewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Henson.

Henson jumps guard and drags Calzattrounewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Henson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calzattrounewis defends well.
Henson controls Calzattrounewis momentarily but Calzattrounewis frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Henson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calzattrounewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calzattrounewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calzattrounewis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henson's guard.

Henson working for a triangle but Calzattrounewis defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Calzattrounewis is looking to stand up but Henson won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Henson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calzattrounewis wants to get up but he can't break Henson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Mickey Henson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Calzattrounewis sizes up Henson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calzattrounewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henson fails with a takedown attempt.
Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
and Henson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calzattrounewis.
Jab from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
Henson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzattrounewis lands the left hand.
Henson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calzattrounewis.
Henson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henson throws a leg kick but Calzattrounewis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calzattrounewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzattrounewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henson tries to land a leg kick but Calzattrounewis saw it coming and moves away.
Calzattrounewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henson avoids the body shot from Calzattrounewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henson misses with a hook.
Calzattrounewis throws a looping overhand right but Henson ducks down to avoid it.
Calzattrounewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calzattrounewis misses with a combination

and Henson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calzattrounewis's guard.
Calzattrounewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Henson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Calzattrounewis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Calzattrounewis has escaped and now he's on top!

Calzattrounewis gets to his feet - Henson follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis scores with a hook to the body. Henson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calzattrounewis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calzattrounewis punishes Henson's body with a nice straight punch.
Calzattrounewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henson slips a jab from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calzattrounewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henson.
Calzattrounewis misses with a few strikes there.
Calzattrounewis cracks Henson with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Calzattrounewis!
Henson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that Henson avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis throws a nice looking combination but Henson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calzattrounewis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joe Calzattrounewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henson throws a jab when Calzattrounewis was well out of range.
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzattrounewis lands with a straight right. Henson didn't see that one coming.
Calzattrounewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzattrounewis misses the shot to the body.
Calzattrounewis lands a jab to the head.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a right hand but Henson moved out of range.
Calzattrounewis thuds a left hand into Henson's body.
A punch combination from Henson misses.
Calzattrounewis swings for the body but Henson moves out of range.
Calzattrounewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henson counters with a solid body kick.
Henson scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson blocks a jab.
Henson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henson slips under a jab from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mickey Henson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Henson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henson dodges the punch combination from Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henson counters with a good, hard body kick but Calzattrounewis shrugs it off.
Calzattrounewis is breathing heavily.
Henson lands a two punch combo.
Henson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calzattrounewis if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calzattrounewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henson.
Henson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Calzattrounewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Henson throws a series of punches but Calzattrounewis moves out of range.
Calzattrounewis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Calzattrounewis misses with the combination.
Henson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calzattrounewis swings widly with a right hand
and Henson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Henson moves into the clinch.
Henson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calzattrounewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henson tries to score a body lock takedown but Calzattrounewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henson looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Henson.
Henson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calzattrounewis.
Calzattrounewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henson has him pressed against the cage.
Henson stalling in the clinch but Calzattrounewis improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson misses with an elbow strike.
Henson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calzattrounewis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calzattrounewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Henson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzattrounewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calzattrounewis scores with the left hand. Henson knows he should have avoided that one.
Calzattrounewis thows a body shot but no joy.
Calzattrounewis cracks Henson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calzattrounewis lands a jab to the head.
Calzattrounewis throws a right and a left that Henson avoids nicely.

Henson has managed to clinch.

Calzattrounewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzattrounewis moves out of range of the body kick from Henson.
Calzattrounewis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henson counters with a thumping low kick.
Calzattrounewis throws a sloppy body shot
letting Henson counter with a right hand.
Henson throws a hook to the side of Calzattrounewis's head but Calzattrounewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henson showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Henson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calzattrounewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henson.

Calzattrounewis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Calzattrounewis misses with a shot to the body
and Henson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Calzattrounewis's knee momentarily.
Henson throws a low kick but Calzattrounewis moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
Calzattrounewis blocks a head kick by Henson.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calzattrounewis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henson has time to react.
Henson throws a solid leg kick but Calzattrounewis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henson.
Calzattrounewis looks to land a combination but Henson avoids it well.
Joe Calzattrounewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzattrounewis misses with a body shot
and Henson counters with a head kick.
Calzattrounewis misses with a hook

and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Henson is looking to work some ground and pound but Calzattrounewis has wrist control.
Calzattrounewis wants to get back to his feet but Henson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calzattrounewis keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Calzattrounewis dives on top into guard.

Henson working for a triangle but Calzattrounewis defends it easily.
Henson pulls Calzattrounewis in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Calzattrounewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henson 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Henson!