PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Henderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fielding
vs
Henderson

210 cm
27
240 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

186 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Cynical Truth Vegas

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 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Fielding pushes him off.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Fielding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Fielding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson looks to land a combination. Fielding sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fielding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fielding moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Frank Henderson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fielding closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Fielding getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fielding lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson is trying to stand back up but Fielding is controlling him
Henderson trying to control but Fielding postures up.
Fielding performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Fielding working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fielding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fielding stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is staying active underneath Fielding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fielding.

Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fielding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Henderson wants to stand but Fielding is controlling the position.
Fielding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to stand but Fielding is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fielding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fielding throwing strikes but missing.
Fielding throws a big right hand that misses.
Fielding throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fielding's guard. Nice move by Henderson!

Fielding escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Fielding from getting back to his feet.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Fielding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fielding has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson wants to control from the top but Fielding keeps moving.

Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fielding wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fielding looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fielding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fielding tries to clinch up.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Fielding tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fielding walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fielding keeps the fight on the outside.
Fielding scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fielding.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fielding goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fielding wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson has picked Fielding up - he's going for a ride! Henderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Henderson wants to control but Fielding is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
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 Fielding's temple.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Fielding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fielding is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Henderson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson avoids the strikes from Fielding.
Fielding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Henderson tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fielding working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson trying to control but not successfully.
Fielding is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Henderson up.
Fielding somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Fielding.
Fielding seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson staying busy and making it hard for Fielding to control.
Fielding looking to hold on to the position here but Henderson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Fielding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fielding manages to get himself to full guard.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fielding looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fielding tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson cracks Fielding with a big right hand but Fielding just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Henderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fielding tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Dexter Fielding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson working away.
Henderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Fielding is not content to let Henderson control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fielding haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Henderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 cut man is working on Frank Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fielding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Henderson.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Fielding throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Fielding misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Henderson has Fielding up against the cage in a clinch.
Fielding is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Fielding stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Henderson fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Fielding blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Fielding wants to break free but Henderson has control.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Fielding.
Fielding misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fielding gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fielding manages to break the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fielding enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fielding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fielding is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fielding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his hands clasped together around Fielding's back. He's all about the action.
Fielding is looking to stall here but Henderson recovers full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Fielding is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henderson pushing down on Fielding's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Fielding is having none of it.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fielding is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fielding is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fielding is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Fielding tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Henderson!
Our winner, Frank Henderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.