PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Deuce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Henderson
vs
Deuce

225 cm
29
300 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

218 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Deuce!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deuce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Big Deuce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deuce throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.

Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deuce, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson stalling.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deuce tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Harry Henderson has been cut.
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deuce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deuce connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Deuce tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deuce.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deuce, pushing him back against the cage.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Deuce does no damage.

Henderson lands a big head kick that sends Deuce tumbling to the mat! Henderson takes a step backwards and waves Deuce back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Big Deuce has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deuce misses with a two punch combination.

Henderson rushes Deuce and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Deuce throws a combination that misses
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Henderson has closed the distance and engaged Deuce in a clinch.
Henderson prevents Deuce from breaking the clinch.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deuce throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Deuce just misses with a punch to the body.

Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Deuce there.

Henderson lands a big head kick that sends Deuce tumbling to the mat! Henderson takes a step backwards and waves Deuce back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Deuce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deuce cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henderson throws a head kick but Deuce moves out of range.
Deuce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Henderson has knocked Deuce down with a huge combo! Henderson steps away and waves a wobbly Deuce back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Deuce. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Henderson rushes Deuce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Henderson.
Deuce tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Henderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Deuce is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deuce tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deuce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deuce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deuce throws a lazy uppercut

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
Deuce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson is pushing Deuce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson just leaning against Deuce, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Henderson.
Henderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deuce falls off balance throwing a combination

and Henderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Henderson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Deuce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson has Deuce pressed against the cage.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deuce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deuce is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deuce stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deuce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Henderson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harry Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Deuce scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Deuce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deuce scores with a punch to the head.

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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

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