PBP Commentary

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

Flores
vs
Henderson

192 cm
37
263 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

186 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to clinch up
and Flores counters with a stiff right hand.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Frank Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores lands with a nice body punch.

Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Flores is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flores avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flores trying to control here.
Henderson throws a strike but Flores avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Flores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson passes Flores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flores defending well though.
Flores trying to control from the bottom.
Henderson is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Flores has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson throwing shots but Flores is blocking nicely.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Henderson is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Flores is having none of it.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Henderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flores avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Flores is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flores on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Flores's head.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flores is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Henderson.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Flores.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flores is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Henderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson winds up and cracks Flores with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flores is looking to improve his position.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Frank Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Flores's temple.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Flores's hands, connecting with Flores's forehead.
Flores on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Flores is rocked!
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Flores is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Gabriel Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flores seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Henderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flores gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Frank Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 fight!
Frank Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henderson!
Frank Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.