PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyota Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colby Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen 2pac- Nigga Ready For War as his entrance music. Colby Henderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Machida
vs
Henderson

178 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyota Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Machida takes one on the button.
Henderson misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyota Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.
Oooh a lovely combination from Henderson sends Machida down but not out. Henderson dives into side control looking to finish.

Machida is rocked!

It looks like Lyota Machida has been cut.
Machida is trying to improve his position.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Henderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Henderson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Machida - he's out on his feet here! Henderson follows up with another monster hook that separates Machida from consciousness! Machida falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Henderson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colby Henderson!