PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Henson
vs
Ninja

180 cm
23
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Henson as he connects with a hook.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henson lands with a shot to the body.
Henson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja at a distance.
Test Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ninja.
Bradley Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Henson cracks Ninja with an open hand slap.
Henson lands a jab to the head.
Ninja with a poor takedown

so Henson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ninja has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Henson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Henson advances position into side control!
Ninja gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Henson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ninja turns into him and now he's in Henson's guard.
Ninja advances position into side control!

Ninja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Henson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henson trying to control but Ninja flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ninja wants to control but Henson is keeping busy.

Ninja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ninja is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Henson is defending well though. Ninja let's go of the attempt for now.
Henson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Henson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
I've been told that Ninja has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Henson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ninja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ninja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henson is being controlled here.
Henson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ninja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ninja trying to mount his opponent but Henson defends it.
Henson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Henson looking for submissions off his back.

Henson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henson wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Henson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ninja manages to pass to mount!
Henson is squirming around, avoiding Ninja's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson can't escape the position.
Ninja wants to control the pace but Henson is squirming around nicely.
Henson is trying to reverse the position but instead Ninja has taken his back - oops!

Ninja working for a choke but Henson is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja wants to control but Henson is keeping busy.
Henson tries to roll but Ninja sticks to his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja doesn't have the hooks in and Henson manages to turn into his guard.
Henson looking to pass the guard.
Henson stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Henson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ninja misses with a takedown
and Henson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ninja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henson swivels and escapes.
Henson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Ninja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ninja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
and Henson counters with a right hand to the body.
Henson scores with a jab. Ninja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ninja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henson pinned against the cage. Henson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henson cracks Ninja with an open hand slap.
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!
Henson lands the left hand.
Ninja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henson.
Ninja moves forwards but Henson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Henson sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henson scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Henson enables Ninja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Henson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henson, not yet.

Henson working for a triangle but Ninja defends it easily.
Ninja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henson's guard.
Henson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ninja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henson struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ninja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Henson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Henson is working to get back to half guard.

Ninja working for a submission but Henson is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ninja swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henson is now in Ninja's guard. A big mistake from Ninja there, giving up the dominant position!
Henson landing with the ground and pound.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henson looking to pass the guard.
Henson is working hard here to advance position.

Ninja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henson is aware though and is defending well.

Henson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henson stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henson.

Henson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ninja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henson has managed to get both his arms back between Ninja's legs - danger averted.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Ninja is keeping the position.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Henson postures up.
Henson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradley Henson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninja is retaining full guard.
Ninja is trying to keep Henson in close.
Henson trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja is trying to control the position but Henson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Test Ninja wasn't active enough on the ground.
Henson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninja on the side of the head.
Bradley Henson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henson thuds a left hand into Ninja's body.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Henson circles away easily

and Henson counters with a shoot takedown. Ninja fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson postures up.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Henson pushes down on Ninja's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ninja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henson uses his free foot to push down on Ninja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ninja.
Henson wants to take his opponent's back but Ninja doesn't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Henson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ninja blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Henson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ninja fails with a takedown attempt.
Henson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninja on the side of the head.
Henson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Henson.
Ninja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Henson. That snapped Ninja's head back.
Ninja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ninja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henson with a hook.
Henson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt

and Henson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradley Henson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Henson stops a takedown attempt from Ninja.
Henson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Henson lands a body shot.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.

Henson manages to pull guard.
Henson trying to control the position.
Henson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Henson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Henson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Henson working for a triangle but Ninja defends it easily.
Henson wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ninja defends well.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.

Henson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.
Ninja pushes down on Henson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!

Henson actively working from the bottom here.

Henson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Henson is having none of it.

Ninja seems to be working for a kimura but Henson defends the submission attempt.
Ninja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Ninja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henson is trying to control but can't.

Henson actively working from the bottom here.
Henson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ninja passes Henson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to roll over but Ninja keeps him under control.

Ninja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ninja.
Ninja works his way into side control.
Henson is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Henson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradley Henson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henson struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Henson!
Bradley Henson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.