PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Henderviluchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mullins
vs
Henderviluchi

204 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Henderviluchi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderviluchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderviluchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Henderviluchi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderviluchi looking to pass the guard.

Henderviluchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mullins 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.
Mullins keeping moving, preventing Henderviluchi from controlling successfully.
Henderviluchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Henderviluchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderviluchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderviluchi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mullins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.
Henderviluchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderviluchi wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderviluchi tries to stand but Mullins is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Henderviluchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mullins wants to get back to full guard but Henderviluchi has passed into side control.
Mullins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henderviluchi is trying to control. Mullins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Henderviluchi is working for a kimura but Mullins is defending it quite comfortably.
Mullins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderviluchi is trying to control. Mullins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mullins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Henderviluchi jumps into side control!
Mullins tries to buck Henderviluchi off but Henderviluchi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mullins trying to hold on to Henderviluchi's head to control him but Henderviluchi postures up.
Mullins is looking to improve his position.
Mullins wants to control but Henderviluchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henderviluchi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderviluchi stalling.
Mullins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderviluchi is working away from the top position though.
Mullins is looking to improve his position.
Mullins is pressing down on Henderviluchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.
Mullins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mullins wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderviluchi postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Henderviluchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderviluchi stopping the sweep attempt from Mullins.
Henderviluchi wants to pass the guard but Mullins is keeping the position.
Henderviluchi looks winded!
Mullins has Henderviluchi pulled in close to control his posture.
Henderviluchi stopping the sweep attempt from Mullins.
Mullins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mullins trying to control the position.
Mullins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mullins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mullins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderviluchi's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Henderviluchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mullins clinches up with Henderviluchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mullins taking a breather.

Henderviluchi gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Henderviluchi is working for a kimura but Mullins is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderviluchi wants to take a breather but Mullins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Henderviluchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Henderviluchi is looking for a kimura but Mullins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderviluchi to get the leverage.
Henderviluchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullins trying to hold on to Henderviluchi's head to control him but Henderviluchi postures up.
Mullins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderviluchi controlling the action here.
Henderviluchi prevents Mullins from improving his position.
Henderviluchi works his way into side control.
Henderviluchi wants to control but Mullins is keeping him busy.

Henderviluchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderviluchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderviluchi is breathing heavily.
Mullins struggling a bit here.
Mullins lands a decent little punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Henderviluchi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mullins manages to get back to half guard.
Henderviluchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullins defending well though.
Mullins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mullins.
Mullins has a closed guard, preventing Henderviluchi from standing up.
Mullins striking off his back but it's not causing Henderviluchi any problems.
Mullins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mullins seems to be working for a kimura but Henderviluchi defends the submission attempt.
Mullins controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullins lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins controlling the pace.
Mullins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Henderviluchi.

Mullins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderviluchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mullins trying to control the pace.
Mullins seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Henderviluchi is looking to improve his position.
Henderviluchi trying to control but Mullins postures up.
Mullins controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Mullins is trying to work for a kimura but Henderviluchi is defending well.
Mullins tries to stand but can't do so whilst Henderviluchi controls his leg.
Mullins is taking a breather. Henderviluchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mullins blocks the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mullins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Mullins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Henderviluchi avoids the head kick by Mullins.
Mark Henderviluchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Henderviluchi gets a double leg takedown into Mullins's guard.
Mullins looking to control.
Mullins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mullins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderviluchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mullins has Henderviluchi in his guard.

Henderviluchi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mullins, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henderviluchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mullins sprawls well initially but Henderviluchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderviluchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullins keeps working.
Mullins is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderviluchi tries to stand and escape but Mullins is controlling the position.
Henderviluchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderviluchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mullins defending well though.
Mullins manages to get to full guard.
Mullins 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.
Mullins trying to keep a closed guard but Henderviluchi is proving a slippery customer.

Henderviluchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderviluchi wants to control from the top but Mullins keeps moving.

Mullins has his foot on Henderviluchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderviluchi works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mullins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Henderviluchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderviluchi won't allow Mullins to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henderviluchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderviluchi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMullins.

Henderviluchi rushes Mullins and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Mullins to work.
Mullins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mullins misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mullins has hold of one of Henderviluchi's legs. Henderviluchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Mullins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Henderviluchi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mullins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Henderviluchi is trying to break free.

Henderviluchi jumps guard.

Henderviluchi working for a triangle but Mullins defends it easily.
Henderviluchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mullins controls the pace.
Mullins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henderviluchi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderviluchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mullins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mullins passes Henderviluchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mullins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderviluchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mullins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Henderviluchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderviluchi 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Henderviluchi!