PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bas Sand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiman Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caiman Hendrix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sand
vs
Hendrix

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bas Sand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caiman Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Sand circles away easily
and Sand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sand scores with a jab.
Sand lands with a shot to the body.
Hendrix takes one to the side of the head.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Caiman Hendrix has been cut.
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Sand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sand lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendrix's head.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Sand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bas Sand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiman Hendrix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Sand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sand scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Sand circles away.
Sand throws a big counter combination but Hendrix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sand connects with a right hand. Hendrix shakes it off.
Sand lands a lovely overhand right.
Hendrix misses with a takedown
and Sand counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Sand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hendrix has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sand finds it's way round the side to connect with Hendrix's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sand lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hendrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hendrix at a distance.
Hendrix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Sand counters with a right hand to the body.
Bas Sand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Sand circles away easily
and Sand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hendrix is rocked!
Hendrix shoots and misses
and Sand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Sand finish him?
Hendrix looks winded!
Sand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix seems to have recovered his senses.
Sand connects with a crisp jab.
Sand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendrix takes one on the button.
Sand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sand counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendrix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Sand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiman Hendrix's cut.
That's time! Sand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Sand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hendrix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Sand counters with a nice body shot.
Sand lands a jab.
Hendrix misses with a takedown
letting Sand counter with a right hand.
Bas Sand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiman Hendrix.
Sand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hendrix on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Sand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hendrix is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sand is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hendrix.

Hendrix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix prevents Sand from improving his position.
Sand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sand tries to get out of the position.
Sand is holding on to half guard well.
Sand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendrix on the ground.
Sand tries to roll over but Hendrix keeps him under control.
Sand is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sand wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well.
Sand is working hard here to advance position.

Hendrix seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sand is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caiman Hendrix!