PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Steele

190 cm
22
232 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

192 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a push kick but Steele slaps the foot to one side.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.

Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.

Henderson is rocked!

Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Henderson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Steele!
A very excited looking Axl Steele made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.