PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen "Sandstorm" - Darude as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morgan
vs
Henderson

187 cm
23
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Henderson.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Henderson prevents Morgan from improving his position.

Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.

Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson won't allow Morgan to get back to his feet.

Henderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back!
Morgan trying to get back to his feet but Henderson is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.

Henderson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Morgan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Morgan is trying to shake Henderson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Henderson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Morgan.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Henderson.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Henderson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Tommy Henderson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Henderson is rocked!
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Henderson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Morgan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Morgan!