PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mynaeemer Jinerjins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mynaeemer Jinerjins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Henderson
vs
Jinerjins

178 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mynaeemer Jinerjins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Henderson trying to control but Jinerjins is working from the bottom.
Jinerjins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jinerjins looking to control.
Jinerjins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jinerjins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jinerjins, not yet.
Jinerjins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.

Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jinerjins controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jinerjins has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jinerjins keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jinerjins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Jinerjins keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Jinerjins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jinerjins manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Jinerjins's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jinerjins's brow.
Jinerjins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henderson is pushing down on Jinerjins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jinerjins is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Henderson is trying for a kimura here. Jinerjins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Henderson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benson Henderson!