PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Die Rücksichtslos comes into the arena with Theme from Gilligans isle blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Die Rücksichtslos
vs
Henderson

188 cm
38
225 lbs
39 - 21 - 0

186 cm
27
215 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Die Rücksichtslos throws out the jab.
Die Rücksichtslos stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal Die Rücksichtslos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick that misses

and Henderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Die Rücksichtslos is working away.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Die Rücksichtslos is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Henderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Die Rücksichtslos defending well though.
Henderson stalling away here and it's allowed Die Rücksichtslos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson cracks Die Rücksichtslos with a solid left hand.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Die Rücksichtslos is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Die Rücksichtslos thows a body kick. Henderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Die Rücksichtslos misses with a few strikes there.
Die Rücksichtslos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Die Rücksichtslos fights it but they end up in guard.
Die Rücksichtslos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Henderson throws a strike but Die Rücksichtslos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Die Rücksichtslos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Die Rücksichtslos is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a big elbow - Die Rücksichtslos is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Henderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Henderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.