PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Terminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Terminator

185 cm
24
207 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Terminator!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terminator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Terminator misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terminator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Terminator throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terminator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Terminator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Terminator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Terminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Terminator tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terminator defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Terminator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Terminator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Terminator misses.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terminator fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terminator misses with a wild combination.
Terminator throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terminator fails to land with a series of punches.
Terminator tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.

Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Terminator napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Terminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Terminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Terminator is trying to improve his position.
Terminator is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terminator wants to get back to his feet.
Terminator is trying to improve his position.

Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Terminator is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terminator is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Terminator can't do much from the bottom here.
Terminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Terminator seems to be looking for submissions.
Terminator is breathing heavily.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Terminator is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Henderson looking for subs from the bottom but Terminator mounts him!
Terminator wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Terminator avoids the attempt from Henderson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terminator mounts Henderson! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Will Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Terminator gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terminator is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terminator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terminator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terminator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terminator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Terminator has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Terminator lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Terminator's attempts to control the action.
Henderson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Henderson tries to reverse the position but Terminator maintains control.
Terminator trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Henderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terminator pulls his head out easily.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.

Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is in trouble now - Terminator has advanced to mount!

Terminator with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terminator is controlling Henderson's posture.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson passes Terminator's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Terminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Terminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Terminator is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Henderson!