PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker has chosen Thai Boxing as his entrance music. Remco Dekker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Henderson
vs
Dekker

180 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 4 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remco Dekker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson swings for the body but Dekker moves out of range.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dekker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Dekker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dekker sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dekker is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson stops Dekker from getting back to his feet.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dekker to regain full guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson won't allow Dekker to get back to his feet.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dekker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dekker's head.
Dekker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Dekker from getting back to his feet.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dekker has wrist control.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Dekker is rocked!
Dekker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dekker is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Dekker looks winded!
Dekker keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Dekker seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dekker is retaining full guard.
Dekker wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dekker is retaining full guard.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets to his feet and stands over Dekker, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dekker felt that one! Henderson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dekker from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Henderson!