PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Henderson
vs
Dwayne Wade

184 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Wade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Dwayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Wade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Henderson rushes Wade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.

Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson prevents Wade from standing back up.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wade to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Henderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Wade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looks to land a combination. Wade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Henderson catches Wade right on the button with a cross.
Wade lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Wade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade slips a jab from Henderson.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Henderson forces Wade back against the cage and clinches.

Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wade misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Wade pushes him off.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wade circles away.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Wade avoids it well.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
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 Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wade avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Wade takes one on the button.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.
Henderson tries to clinch up but Wade circles away and keeps his distance.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
A nice combination there by Wade.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson throws a hook but Wade avoids it easily.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Wade throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Henderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wade.
Wade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Wade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade keeps the fight on the outside.
Dwayne Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Wade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Wade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Wade.
Henderson moves out of range as Wade strikes.

Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson stalling away here and it's allowed Wade to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wade is trying to hold Henderson in close to prevent damage but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wade wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Wade dodges it nicely.
Wade trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wade reverses the position - he's now on top in Henderson's guard.
Wade trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Wade looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade is controlling Henderson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwayne Wade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson cracks Wade with a good jab.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Wade throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Henderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wade misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henderson doesn't seem phased though.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson tries to clinch but Wade is having none of it.
Henderson lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Wade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wade.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Wade connects with a high kick.
Wade throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a left and a right that stings Wade.
Wade misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut!
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Wade scores with a four punch combination!

Wade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wade working a defensive guard but Henderson passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is thwarting Wade's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dan Henderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Wade misses.
Henderson throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Wade misses with a combination
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wade throws a leg kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wade. Wade obviously looking to wear him down.
Wade throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Wade is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Wade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade blocks a jab.
Wade throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Henderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
Nice body punch from Wade.

Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wade to the mat! Wade manages to get full guard.
Wade working a defensive guard here.
Wade wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Wade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Wade wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Wade tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Wade works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by Wade.
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Wade.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
Wade lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson's hand.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and Wade counters with a nice body kick.
Wade thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Wade misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Wade keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Wade dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wade misses with the combination.
Wade delivers a nice body kick.
Wade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade cracks Henderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Wade throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Wade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wade throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Wade is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Henderson lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Henderson tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade lands with a cross.
Dwayne Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wade does it's job there.
Henderson misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Wade throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Wade slips a straight right by Henderson.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Wade scores with a punch to the head.
Wade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Henderson throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Wade as he connects with a hook.
Wade throws a combination that misses

and Henderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wade breaks from the clinch.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Wade throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wade misses with the combination.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wade thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Henderson throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Henderson tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Wade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Wade.
I think Wade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwayne Wade!
Dwayne Wade is the new middleweight champion!