PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ADAM ROBLES (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROBLES comes to the cage accompanied by WHO LET THE DOGS OUT. Blake Henderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

ROBLES
vs
Henderson

177 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ADAM ROBLES!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ROBLES shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
ROBLES wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson has ROBLES pulled in close to control his posture.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing ROBLES from controlling successfully.
ROBLES 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.
ROBLES wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ROBLES has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into ROBLES's guard.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
ROBLES wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson works over ROBLES with some ground and pound from guard.
ROBLES is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ROBLES wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but ROBLES is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson trying to control but ROBLES is working from the bottom.
Henderson pushing down on ROBLES's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ROBLES is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
ROBLES is controlling Henderson's trapped leg to prevent Henderson from advancing to side control.
Henderson is nestled in close to ROBLES, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
ROBLES wants to get back to full guard.
ROBLES on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
ROBLES is trying to get back to full guard.
ROBLES is breathing heavily.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through ROBLES's hands, connecting with ROBLES's forehead.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but ROBLES is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is nestled in close to ROBLES, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
ROBLES on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ROBLES 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 manages to reverse the position and now he's in ROBLES's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
ROBLES preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ROBLES looking for a sweep. Not yet ROBLES, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Henderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
ROBLES is trying to keep Henderson in close.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ROBLES looking for a sweep. Not yet ROBLES, not yet.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
ROBLES is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
ROBLES might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throws and elbow that misses. ROBLES uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henderson's guard. Nice move by ROBLES!
ROBLES trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson pulls ROBLES in close to prevent any damage.
ROBLES looking to pass the guard.
Henderson wants to sweep here but ROBLES controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ROBLES pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
ROBLES trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ROBLES tries for a takedown but Henderson circles away easily

and Henderson moves into the clinch.
ROBLES is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Henderson pulls guard successfully.

Henderson pushes ROBLES off and gets back to his feet.

Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ROBLES was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ROBLES's head.
Henderson won't allow ROBLES to get back to his feet.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but ROBLES is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is in close to ROBLES's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks ROBLES with a solid left hand.
Henderson distracts ROBLES with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ROBLES's head.
Henderson trying to control but ROBLES is working from the bottom.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ROBLES keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
ROBLES has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ROBLES's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! ROBLES's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

ROBLES looking to land some kicks to the body here.
ROBLES avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson tries to clinch but ROBLES is having none of it.

Henderson gets caught flat footed, as ROBLES shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

ROBLES avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing ROBLES from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing ROBLES from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
ROBLES tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson wants to control from the top but ROBLES keeps moving.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ROBLES is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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 working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ROBLES's head.
ROBLES is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of ROBLES's head.
ROBLES has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
ROBLES is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henderson advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ROBLES is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Blake Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
ROBLES is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
ROBLES is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
ROBLES regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
ROBLES wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ROBLES keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ROBLES works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

ROBLES shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ROBLES trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Blake Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ADAM ROBLES.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Henderson!