PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Zebadee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Dan Henderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zebadee
vs
Henderson

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
206 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Zebadee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zebadee gets caught napping as Henderson dives in and scores a takedown. Zebadee manages to retain guard.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.

It looks like Terry Zebadee has been cut.

Zebadee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Henderson stands and steps away. Zebadee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Zebadee get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Zebadee on that attempt.
Zebadee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Zebadee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zebadee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Henderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Zebadee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson stands up over Zebadee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Zebadee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zebadee manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Zebadee's guard.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zebadee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Zebadee is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zebadee's head.

Zebadee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zebadee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Zebadee's legs - danger averted.
Zebadee is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Henderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zebadee.

Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zebadee wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zebadee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zebadee is trying to control but can't.

Zebadee actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.

Zebadee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zebadee defending well though.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Zebadee dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zebadee wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zebadee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zebadee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Zebadee looking for subs from the bottom but Henderson mounts him!
Henderson lands with some strikes.
Henderson lands a big shot to the head and Zebadee winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.