PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Andersson

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristian Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Andersson's guard.
Henderson won't allow Andersson to get back to his feet.
Henderson postures up in Andersson's guard and throws a big left but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like Kristian Andersson has been cut.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson prevents Andersson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Andersson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andersson is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson prevents Andersson from getting back to his feet.
Andersson looks gassed!
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson won't allow Andersson to get back to his feet.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andersson has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson lands a big elbow - Andersson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Henderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!