PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Dutko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dutko
vs
Henderson

195 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dutko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Dutko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dutko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dutko lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Dutko has him pressed against the cage.
Bob Dutko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Henderson.
Nice body punch from Dutko.
Dutko tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dutko.
Dutko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Dutko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dutko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Dutko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dutko.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dutko avoids the damage to the body.
Dutko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dutko.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Dutko has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson jumps guard but Dutko stands there with Henderson around his waist. Henderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dutko has Henderson pushed against the cage.
Dutko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko has Henderson pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dutko.
Dutko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants a takedown.
Dutko misses with a body punch.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.
Dutko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dutko just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutko lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dutko - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson blocks a body shot from Dutko.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dutko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henderson is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dutko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dutko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Dutko on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dutko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutko.
Dutko lands a shot to the body.
Dutko scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson looks winded!
Dutko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutko lands with a right to the head.
Dutko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutko.
Dutko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutko is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dutko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dutko.
Dutko leaning against his opponent.
Dutko lands with a short shot to the head.
Dutko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Dutko digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Dutko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Dutko on the inside.
Dutko lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dutko scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dutko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dutko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dutko misses with a straight left.
Dutko takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.

Dutko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Dutko.
Dutko pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dutko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dutko lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dutko.
Still in the clinch, Dutko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dutko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dutko after a bit of a struggle.
Dutko digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutko lands with a left to the head.
Henderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dutko has double underhooks.
Dutko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dutko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Dutko effectively controlling the action here.
Dutko lands a nice uppercut.
Dutko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dutko digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dutko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dutko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dutko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dutko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Dutko tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Dutko back against the cage.
Dutko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutko is struggling to control the position.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Dutko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutko.
Nice body punch from Dutko - that landed with a thud.
Dutko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dutko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dutko.
Dutko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dutko.
Bob Dutko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Dutko - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dutko.
A right hand to the body from Dutko.
Dutko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Dutko lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dutko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dutko lands a body punch.
Dutko lands a left hand.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Dutko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko lands a hook that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Dutko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dutko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dutko lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutko lands an uppercut.
Dutko lands a right hand.
Dutko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dutko is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dutko lands a shoulder strike.
Dutko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutko slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dutko.
A right handed body shot lands from Dutko.
Nice body punch from Dutko - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Dutko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Dutko throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Dutko takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Dutko keeps the fight on the outside.

Dutko rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
Dutko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Dutko.
Dutko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dutko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
A short right from Dutko on the inside.
Dutko slows down the pace here.
Dutko lands with a left to the head.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Dutko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails to pull guard.
Henderson is trying to push Dutko away but Dutko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dutko struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Dutko lands a body punch.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dutko scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dutko.
Dutko scores with a shoulder strike.
Dutko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dutko effectively controlling the action here.
Dutko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dutko misses with a punch to the body.
Dutko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dutko scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dutko.
Dutko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Dutko as the two fighters clinch.
Dutko lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutko.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Dutko has the dominant position.
Dutko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Dutko has the dominant position.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dutko pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dutko lands an uppercut.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dutko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Dutko lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Dutko.
Dutko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
A short uppercut from Dutko.
Dutko pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dutko digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Dutko is working Henderson over against the cage.
Dutko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dutko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Dutko digs a right hand underneath Henderson's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dutko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dutko pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dutko as the two fighters clinch.
Dutko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bob Dutko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Henderson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dutko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Dutko scores with a shot to the side of Henderson's head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutko finish him?
Dutko stalling.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dutko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson is trying to force a seperation but Dutko has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dutko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dutko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Dutko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dutko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dutko!