PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Daring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butt Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Daring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Daring
vs
Henderson

190 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Daring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butt Henderson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daring drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Daring drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Daring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control from Daring's half guard. Daring has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Daring is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.

Daring has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson trying to control but Daring is working from the bottom.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daring wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stops Daring from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Daring keeps moving.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Butt Henderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Daring doesn't manage to clinch there - Henderson circles away.
Daring tries to clinch up.
Daring moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.

Daring looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daring drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!

Daring explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daring dodges the punch combination from Henderson.

Daring shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daring is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daring in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daring trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.

Daring has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Daring misses with a double jab.
Henderson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Daring circles away.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Daring counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
Daring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daring passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Daring looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Daring is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is not content to let Daring control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daring is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daring wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Daring stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daring with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daring stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daring works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henderson is staying active underneath Daring, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Daring looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Daring is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Daring dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Daring darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daring tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.

Daring is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daring.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daring is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daring thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daring thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Daring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Daring wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
Daring passes the guard and advances to mount!
Daring with a couple of short strikes.

Daring is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Henderson tries to sprawl but Daring drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daring tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.

Daring is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daring missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Max Daring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Daring is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daring is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daring passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderson!
Daring can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Daring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daring 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Daring!