PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Strong
vs
Hederson

206 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hederson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hederson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.

Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hederson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hederson misses with a low kick.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hederson scores with a four punch combination!
Hederson misses with a double jab

and Strong counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet but Strong is dominant here and he's now got Hederson's back!
Strong misses with punches from the back.
Strong misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong scores with strikes from the back.
Hederson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strong struggling to land strikes to the head as Hederson covers up.
Hederson rolls, trying to escape but Strong keeps control of the position.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong controlling well, preventing Hederson from escaping the position.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong has Hederson flattened out and is raining down punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hederson trying to get back to his feet but Strong is in full control for now.
Hederson is in bad spot here.
Strong scores with strikes from the back.
Hederson is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hederson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Strong is landing with strikes. Hederson can't take much more of this.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet.
Strong 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Strong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Strong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hederson. Hederson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hederson fails to land with a series of punches.
Strong dodges the punch combination from Hederson.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Hederson both land. Nice combination.
Hederson misses with a double jab

and Strong counters with a single leg into guard. Hederson didn't expect that.

Hederson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong is looking to clinch but Hederson is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hederson stalks Strong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strong's face. Strong staggers backwards, shaken.
Drew Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Hederson misses.
Hederson throws a sloppy body shot
and Strong counters with a one-two to the body.
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hederson defends well and Strong ends up having to push Hederson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hederson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Hederson as Strong shoots in.
Hederson throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hederson lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hederson throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Hederson throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Hederson swinging wildly here.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hederson misses with a combination

so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hederson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hederson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hederson is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Hederson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hederson is breathing heavily.
Strong won't allow Hederson to get back to his feet.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet but Strong passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hederson wants to get back to his feet.
Hederson is trying to escape back to his feet but Strong uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Hederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hederson pinned against the cage. Hederson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hederson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hederson throws a combination. Strong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hederson misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hederson.
As Hederson looks to move away, Strong throws a big counter combo but Hederson just gets out of the way.
Hederson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hederson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hederson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hederson lands a nice looking body kick.
Mike Hederson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hederson swinging wildly here.
Hederson tries to land a leg kick but Strong saw it coming and moves away.
Hederson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hederson tries a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Hederson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hederson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hederson.
Hederson tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Hederson.
It looked like Strong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hederson lands with a nice body punch.
Hederson connects with a jab.
Hederson misses with a combination
and Strong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hederson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Hederson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hederson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hederson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hederson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hederson throws a combination that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hederson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Strong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong is trying to pull guard but Hederson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hederson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hederson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hederson!