PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raeinjai Jieaneene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jieaneene
vs
Henderson

190 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raeinjai Jieaneene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jieaneene on his heels. He'll look to pass Jieaneene's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Henderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Benson Henderson.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jieaneene.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Jieaneene pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jieaneene.

Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jieaneene after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jieaneene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jieaneene manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jieaneene manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raeinjai Jieaneene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Henderson.
Jieaneene tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Jieaneene is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Jieaneene is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jieaneene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jieaneene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jieaneene is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jieaneene wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Jieaneene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jieaneene wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Jieaneene manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jieaneene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson is working for takedown but Jieaneene is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jieaneene gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jieaneene fails to pull guard.
Jieaneene has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Henderson wants a takedown.

Jieaneene pulls Henderson into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jieaneene trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jieaneene has wrist control.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jieaneene's head.

Jieaneene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.

Henderson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Henderson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jieaneene screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henderson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Benson Henderson!