PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Adderiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adderiy comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Adderiy
vs
Hendricks

170 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Adderiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kesigan Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adderiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.

Hendricks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adderiy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendricks is in Adderiy's guard.
Hendricks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendricks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Adderiy has wrist control.
Adderiy keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Adderiy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hendricks is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Adderiy trying to control but Hendricks is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks taking shots to the head.
Hendricks's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Adderiy working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is in no mood to give up.
Hendricks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've been hearing good reports from Adderiy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Adderiy wants to finish this one by submission but Hendricks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Adderiy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderiy unloads with some shots from mount but Hendricks bucks and avoids them well.
Adderiy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Adderiy.
Adderiy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Adderiy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hendricks has worked his arm free - good work by Hendricks!
Hendricks dodges the ground and pound from Adderiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adderiy laying and praying for a moment but Hendricks takes advantage and regains half guard.
Adderiy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adderiy.

Adderiy is looking for a kimura here.

Adderiy is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adderiy to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adderiy stops Hendricks from getting back to his feet.

Adderiy is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adderiy to get the leverage.
Hendricks is trying to stand up here but Adderiy is controlling him well.

Adderiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hendricks sees it coming and defends easily.

Adderiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hendricks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adderiy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adderiy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hendricks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Adderiy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hendricks throws a head kick but Adderiy moves out of range.
Hendricks pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hendricks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adderiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adderiy prevents Hendricks from getting back to his feet.
Adderiy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adderiy looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adderiy wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Adderiy wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Adderiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Hendricks avoiding damage as Adderiy throws knees to the body.
Adderiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hendricks is trying to drag Adderiy to the mat but Adderiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael Adderiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Hendricks.
Hendricks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adderiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adderiy misses with the head strike.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to take this one to the mat.

Adderiy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adderiy is chipping away with strikes.
Adderiy grinds an elbow into Hendricks's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adderiy grinds an elbow into Hendricks's temple.

Adderiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adderiy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hendricks parries the strikes from Adderiy easily there. Adderiy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hendricks to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adderiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adderiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.

Adderiy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adderiy swings around for an armbar but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adderiy's guard.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Adderiy is keeping the position.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adderiy's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Adderiy looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Hendricks scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Adderiy dominated that second round.
That's time! Adderiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Adderiy.
Adderiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendricks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adderiy somewhat.
Hendricks misses with a low kick as Adderiy jumps back.
Adderiy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Adderiy, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Adderiy against the cage but Adderiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks misses with a head kick.
Adderiy misses with a body kick.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Adderiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Adderiy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Adderiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
Adderiy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendricks defending well though.
Adderiy prevents Hendricks from standing back up.

Hendricks is defending against the submission attempts here by Adderiy.
Adderiy wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adderiy slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.
Hendricks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adderiy slips a nice elbow through Hendricks's hands, connecting with Hendricks's forehead.
Adderiy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Hendricks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adderiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adderiy postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adderiy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adderiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adderiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Michael Adderiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adderiy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Adderiy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adderiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kesigan Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adderiy looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
Hendricks fails to land the takedown.
Michael Adderiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks wants to land a leg kick but Adderiy is out of range.
A jab from Adderiy misses.
Adderiy shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Hendricks lands but Adderiy takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks throws a head kick that Adderiy semi-blocks.
Hendricks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kesigan Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adderiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hendricks throws a head kick but Adderiy moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kesigan Hendricks.
I think Adderiy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Adderiy!
Michael Adderiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.