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SPF 61 - The Departed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Otto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Daniel Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Daniel Escudero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Otto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Daniel Escudero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otto tries for a takedown but Escudero circles away easily
and Escudero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escudero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escudero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Otto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escudero drops Otto with a beautiful combination! Otto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Escudero is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escudero counters with a nice leg kick.
Otto is breathing heavily.
Escudero throws a low kick, looking for Otto's leg but Otto calmly moves out of range.
Otto shoots and misses
and Escudero counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Escudero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escudero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Otto is out of range and Escudero settles back down.
Escudero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Otto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escudero counters with a good low kick that Otto was not able to check.
Otto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escudero lands a left and a right that send Otto crashing to the mat, dazed. Escudero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Otto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escudero lands with a big left! Otto is wobbled badly! Escudero comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Otto to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergio Daniel Escudero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bryan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bryan is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson is looking to control Bryan but Bryan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Bryan from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Jackson tightening his grip on Bryan, looking for the choke.
Bryan tries to break free.
Well, with Jackson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bryan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jackson looking to break Bryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jackson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bryan turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
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.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to keep Bryan in close.
Bryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kobe Bryan.
Jackson throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryan prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson looks gassed!
Bryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson pushes Bryan off looking to stand but Bryan dives back in and keeps control.
Bryan trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Bryan has control of the leg.
Bryan drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryan.
Bryan is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Bryan has control of the leg.
Bryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson tries a low kick but Bryan avoids it.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryan is defended easily by Jackson.
Bryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan misses the jab.
Jackson walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Bryan.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bryan is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bryan avoid being mounted?
Bryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Bryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryan.
Bryan 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
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.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Bryan has managed to sweep!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Bryan with a nice head shot there.
Bryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Bryan with a nice head shot there.
Bryan drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Bryan off! Bryan jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Bryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryanis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bryan!
Bryan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bryan tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Bryan working Jackson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Bryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bryan connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Bryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bryan misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a head kick that Bryan semi-blocks.
Bryan checks the leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Bryan tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Bryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bryan wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Bryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Bryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Bryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryan postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryan won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson 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.
Bryan lands a couple of digs.
Bryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Bryan cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Bryan trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Bryan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Bryan postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryan chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryan defends well.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Bryan pushes his legs off easily.
Bryan is stalling in the full guard.
Bryan stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four 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.
Bryan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kobe Bryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Kobe Bryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlosanko has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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272 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin throws a hook but Orlosanko blocks it.
Sin lands a nice hook to Orlosanko's body. Orlosanko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Sin.
It looks like Mamodev Orlosanko has been cut.
Orlosanko throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a straight right hand.
Orlosanko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sin counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Sin lands with a shot to the body.
Sin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sin cracks Orlosanko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlosanko is rocked!
Sin measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Orlosanko! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ryu Sin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo moves out of range of the strikes.
Araujo misses with a low kick.
Araujo throws a leg kick
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva thows a leg kick but Araujo checks it
and Araujo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araujo throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva avoids the head kick by Araujo.
Araujo lands with a nice body kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Araujo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Araujo swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Araujo lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Araujo misses
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Araujo feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a submission but Araujo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva is pushing down on Araujo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Araujo is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Araujo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Araujo throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Araujo didn't expect that.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Silva pushing down on Araujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva trying to work for an americana but Araujo has managed to regain full guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva stops Araujo from getting back to his feet.
Silva is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Araujo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Araujo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva 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!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
A head kick by Araujo misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva moves to clinch but Araujo breaks away
and Araujo counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Araujo.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Araujo is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Silva wants to control the pace but Araujo is squirming around nicely.
Silva fails to advance to Araujo's back.
That's two 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.
Silva goes for an armbar but Araujo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araujo.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva has his hands on Araujo's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Ryan Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to clinch but Araujo moves out of range.
Araujo misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Araujo was not able to check.
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.
Araujo throws a nice head kick!
Araujo throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Araujo scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Araujo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away.
Araujo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Araujo moves out of range.
Rickson Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Araujo throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Araujo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Araujo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Araujo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Oliver gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliver is on top in guard.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher is pulling down on Oliver's head to control his posture.
Oliver 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.
Fisher controls Oliver momentarily but Oliver frees himself.
Fisher has his foot on Oliver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliver works his way back into a safe position though.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Oliver is having none of it.
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliver lands a couple of elbows.
Oliver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliver is in close to Fisher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver is in close to Fisher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver working some strikes from top position.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliver is working Fisher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Oliver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliver postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver stops Fisher from standing up.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliver is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver with a nice head shot there.
Oliver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Oliver is having none of it.
Fisher looks gassed!
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fisher's head.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver works over Fisher with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oliver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fisher has managed to clinch.
Fisher pulls Oliver into guard.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliver postures up.
Oliver throws and elbow that misses. Fisher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliver's guard. Nice move by Fisher!
Oliver keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisher gets to his feet - Oliver follows without any prompting.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher leaves Oliver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver works over Fisher with some ground and pound from guard.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Oliver tries to pass.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Oliver with a nice head shot there.
Oliver prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Oliver postures up.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliver chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Oliver is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliver lands a couple of digs.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliver with a nice head shot there.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
That's four 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.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oliver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Oliver connects with a couple of short punches.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Oliver is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oliver dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Oliver misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Oliver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher wants to stand but Oliver is controlling the position.
Fisher wriggles free and stands up.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliver as he avoids it easily.
Oliver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliver is in Fisher's guard.
Tommy Oliver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliver postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
Oliver is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Oliver thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliver cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.
Oliver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliver with a nice head shot there.
Oliver won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet.
Oliver landing with the ground and pound.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Oliver is having none of it.
Oliver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oliver stops Fisher from standing up.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Oliver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fisher trying to control from half guard but Oliver is working away.
Oliver is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliver tries to improve his position but instead Fisher has taken his back!
Fisher tries to get the hooks in deep but Oliver pushed the leg off.
Oliver breaks Fisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
John Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher throwing short punches from the bottom.
Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliver defends well.
Oliver lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Oliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliver, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Oliver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Talking Heads - Burning Down the House. Jimmy Nix has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Rossi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nix moves away.
Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Nix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rossi tries to clinch up
and Nix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nix circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi scores with a one two! Nix had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rossi.
Nix misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nix counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rossi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nix postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rossi looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix looking to finish Rossi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rossi!
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rossi tries to hold on but Nix pushes him away.
Nix lands a big shot there that rocks Rossi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nix lands a big elbow.
Rossi tries to hold on but Nix pushes him away.
Nix unloading with bombs!
Nix in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rossi looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nix unloading with bombs!
Rossi is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Nix! Rossi is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy Nix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ettore Masiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nikisch's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Hero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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223 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ettore Masiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Art Nikisch!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masiero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikisch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Masiero lands but Nikisch takes it in his stride.
It looks like Art Nikisch has been cut.
Masiero connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikisch looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikisch wants to clinch but Masiero slips to the side
and Masiero counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Nikisch misses
and Masiero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masiero lands a big head kick that sends Nikisch tumbling to the mat! Masiero takes a step backwards and waves Nikisch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nikisch is rocked!
Nikisch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nikisch is still on wobbly legs! Can Masiero finish him?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masiero.
Masiero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero cracks the inside of Nikisch's front leg.
Nikisch seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masiero, right into the meat.
Nikisch blocks a head kick by Masiero.
Masiero thuds his shin into the meat of Nikisch's side.
Masiero is looking to slow Nikisch down with leg kicks.
Nikisch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masiero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masiero lands a big head kick that sends Nikisch tumbling to the mat! Masiero takes a step backwards and waves Nikisch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masiero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikisch if he has to take too many more of those.
Masiero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masiero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masiero cracks Nikisch with a hook to the temple - Nikisch is on wobbly legs here! Masiero swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nikisch falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Masiero wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ettore Masiero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sune Vriden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's entrance music is Ice Ice Baby. A fine choice. Vriden has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. Dan Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sune Vriden!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Vriden.
Vriden tries to clinch but Henderson moves away
and Henderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vriden misses with a wild combination.
Vriden checks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vriden!
Henderson tries to clinch
and Vriden counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a body kick that stops Vriden in his tracks momentarily.
Vriden misses with an uppercut
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vriden cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Vriden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a body kick that stops Vriden in his tracks momentarily.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Henderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vriden looks gassed!
Vriden tries to clinch
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henderson keeps control of Vriden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vriden's efforts to push away.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
Vriden working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vriden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Henderson.
Henderson digs a right hand into Vriden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vriden's gas tank.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vriden.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Vriden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Vriden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vriden avoids it.
Henderson trying to stall but Vriden improves his position.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vriden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vriden tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Vriden takes a shot to the head.
Henderson pushes Vriden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vriden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson tries to stall but Vriden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson trying to stall but Vriden improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vriden's face.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Vriden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vriden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vriden manages to break the clinch.
Henderson tries to bum rush Vriden with a series of wild strikes but Vriden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vriden.
Henderson wants to stall.
Vriden is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vriden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Vriden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vriden misses with a body punch
and Henderson counters with a good low kick that Vriden was not able to check.
Henderson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vriden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Dan Henderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vriden's face.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vriden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vriden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Vriden blocks it.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
Vriden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vriden working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Vriden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vriden misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson crunches a lovely knee into Vriden's ribcage.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Vriden tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vriden tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson lands a shot to the body.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vriden avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson has Vriden pressed against the cage, preventing Vriden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vriden can do to turn this around?
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Vriden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson working Vriden over with knees to the body.
Vriden takes a shot to the head.
Vriden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vriden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Vriden misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henderson lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vriden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Vriden is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Vriden letting Henderson take a breather here.
Vriden misses with an elbow over the top.
Vriden being controlled against the cage.
Vriden can't break the clinch.
Vriden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vriden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Vriden wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Vriden blocks it.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vriden is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vriden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vriden wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vriden checks a leg kick.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vriden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Henderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vriden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vriden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a solid body kick.
Henderson throws a push kick but Vriden slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Vriden shrugs off.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Vriden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vriden's efforts to push away.
Vriden looking to throw knees to the head but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson presses Vriden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vriden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vriden avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Henderson stalling in the clinch but Vriden improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vriden is trying to push Henderson away but Henderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Henderson prevents Vriden from breaking the clinch.
Vriden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Vriden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson has Vriden pressed against the cage, preventing Vriden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vriden tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vriden misses with a knee strike.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Vriden blocks with his arms.
Vriden wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vriden tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson slowing the pace effectively.
Vriden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vriden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vriden moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Vriden jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Vriden manages to break the clinch.
Henderson thumps Vriden with a low kick.
Vriden throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Vriden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Henderson.
Vriden looks to clinch
and Henderson counters with a body kick that stops Vriden in his tracks momentarily.
Vriden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Henderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vriden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson working Vriden over with knees to the body.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vriden has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Vriden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Vriden shrugs off.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vriden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vriden is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vriden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vriden, pushing him back against the cage.
Vriden blocks an elbow strike from Henderson.
Vriden wants to break free but Henderson has control.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vriden's face.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vriden's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Vriden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vriden is trying to break the clinch but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
Henderson keeps control of Vriden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Vriden 's eye.
Vriden letting Henderson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Vriden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Vriden throws an elbow that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden misses with a body punch.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vriden blocks an elbow strike.
Vriden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vriden throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vriden.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson keeps control of Vriden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vriden tries to land a knee to the head but Henderson blocks with his arms.
Henderson looking to stall.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vriden's face.
Vriden tries to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Vriden blocks with his arms.
Vriden is trying to break free.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vriden is keeping busy.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vriden throws an elbow but misses.
That's two 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.
Vriden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Henderson working Vriden over with knees to the body.
Vriden lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Vriden won't want to take too many of those.
Vriden letting Henderson take a breather here.
Vriden is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
A short uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vriden can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vriden - that landed with a thud.
Vriden tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
Vriden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Henderson.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vriden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson keeps control of Vriden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson presses Vriden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but Vriden blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Vriden fails to land.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson pushes Vriden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Vriden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vriden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vriden.
Vriden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vriden is trying to break the clinch but Henderson is controlling him.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vriden can't break the clinch.
That's four 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.
Vriden can't break the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Vriden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vriden tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vriden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Vriden can't break the clinch.
Henderson stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vriden is defending well for now.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Vriden 's eye.
Henderson prevents Vriden from breaking the clinch.
Henderson works on Vriden's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Vriden is trying to break free.
Vriden trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vriden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vriden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson had his way with Sune Vriden in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vriden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Vriden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vriden is able to avoid easily.
Henderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vriden is out of range.
Henderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vriden moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away
and Henderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vriden misses with a jab to the body
and Henderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vriden's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vriden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vriden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vriden tries to clinch up
and Henderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson feints and then cracks Vriden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vriden down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vriden tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson looking to throw knees to the head but Vriden is blocking nicely.
Vriden avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vriden blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vriden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vriden throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Vriden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Vriden has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vridens head.
Vriden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
It looks like Sune Vriden has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Vriden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Vriden is rocked!
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Vriden shrugs off.
Vriden is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vriden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vriden seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vriden's defenses.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Vriden 's eye.
Vriden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Vriden won't want to take too many of those.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vriden tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vriden's efforts to push away.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vriden struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Vriden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vriden misses with a punch to the body.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Vriden 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vriden is defending well for now.
Vriden takes an elbow to the temple.
Vriden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has Vriden pressed against the cage, preventing Vriden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vriden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Vriden.
Vriden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vriden avoids it.
Henderson lands an elbow that stopped Vriden in his tracks for a moment.
Henderson stalls.
Vriden tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vriden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vriden backwards.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vriden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vriden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Henderson.
Sune Vriden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Grey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Grey.
Grey misses with a left hand
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Grey misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Santos throws a hook but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Grey throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grey lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Grey counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey scores with a shot to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Grey lands with a nice body punch.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big right from Grey misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grey tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos is rocked!
Grey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grey lands the left hand.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grey throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Grey drops Santos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santos looks back up at him and smiles so Grey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grey cracks Santos with a hook to the temple - Santos is on wobbly legs here! Grey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Santos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grey wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Grey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz az a ridah. Yuri Ka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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9 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Go Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Ka misses with a jab to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ka throws the kick towards the body but Yamamoto avoids it.
Ka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ka closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ka misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Ka lands.
Yuri Ka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ka misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Ka throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Ka misses
and Yamamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamamoto looks to throw a body kick
enabling Ka to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ka misses with a jab to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Ka's ribs.
A low kick from Ka is predictable there
and Yamamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ka moves forwards but Yamamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ka moves to clinch but Yamamoto breaks away
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ka.
Ka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ka swinging wildly here.
Ka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Ka backing up. Ka nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Ka is looking to clinch but Yamamoto is avoiding it.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Ka.
Ka misses with a hook to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ka throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ka misses
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ka throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Ka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Ka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ka tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ka wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Ka ducked under it nicely.
Ka throws a head kick that misses
and Ka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Ka misses with a left hand
and Yamamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ka 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ka swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ka misses with a jab to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a series of strikes. Ka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamamoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ka counters with an outside leg kick.
Ka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ka misses with a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ka throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ka.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ka throws a lazy body kick
and Yamamoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ka tries to clinch up.
Ka thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ka lands a jab to the head.
Ka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Go Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Ka misses
and Yamamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yamamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ka misses with an uppercut
and Yamamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ka really felt that one!
Ka misses with a kick to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Ka is breathing heavily.
Ka throws a leg kick but Yamamoto moved away.
Ka throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ka thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it
and Ka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ka looks to throw a body kick
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Go Yamamoto 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!
Yamamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ka scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ka in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Ka misses with a hook
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ka throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ka thows a leg kick but Yamamoto checks it
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ka.
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Ka.
Ka lands a nice hook to Yamamoto's body. Yamamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Ka counters with a straight right hand.
Ka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Ka closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
and Yamamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ka misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Ka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ka misses with the body kick
and Yamamoto counters with a good low kick that Ka was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ka in his tracks momentarily.
Ka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ka misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ka throws a lazy head kick
and Yamamoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Ka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Ka moves out of range.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Ka's head but Ka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yamamoto scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Ka.
Yuri Ka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ka swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Yamamoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ka misses with an uppercut
and Yamamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ka thinking.
Ka connects with a leg kick. Yamamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ka throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Go Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Yamamoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Go Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamamoto 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Go Yamamoto!
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