TIP 1 - Gracie Vs Henderson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Childerley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Childerley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Abbott
vs
Childerley

188 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Childerley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childerley misses with a straight right.

Abbott pushes Childerley up against the cage in a clinch.
Childerley jumps guard but Abbott stands there with Childerley around his waist. Childerley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abbott.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abbott obliges.
Childerley looks winded!
Childerley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.

Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!

Abbott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Abbott breaks the clinch.

Abbott moves into the clinch.

Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Abbott darts in and clinches Childerley up against the cage.

Abbott jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Abbott scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Abbott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childerley takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Abbott.
Abbott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Childerley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abbott scores with a shoulder strike.

Abbott decides to pull guard.

Abbott scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.

Abbott moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abbott.

Abbott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbott scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Paul Childerley has been cut.

Abbott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Abbott breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Abbott has knocked Childerley down with a huge combo! Abbott steps away and waves a wobbly Childerley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Childerley is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Childerley is still on wobbly legs! Can Abbott finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Abbott.
Childerley seems to have recovered his senses.

Abbott darts in and clinches Childerley up against the cage.
Abbott digs a right hand underneath Childerley's ribcage. Childerley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Abbott.

Abbott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Childerley. That did some damage!

Abbott rushes Childerley and presses him up against the cage.
Abbott lands an uppercut.
Abbott landing knees to the body.
Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Childerleys head.
Abbott cracks Childerley with a nice body shot.

Abbott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Abbott has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abbott manages to break the clinch.

Abbott rushes Childerley and presses him up against the cage.
Abbott landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Abbott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Childerley, pushing him back against the cage.

Abbott jumps guard and drags Childerley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Abbott pushes Childerley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Childerley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Abbott swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oliver Abbott!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oliver Abbott thanked Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhett Flanagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhett Flanagan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Flanagan
vs
Pain

197 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhett Flanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Pain!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flanagan did well to prevent Pain getting side control.
Flanagan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flanagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pain on the ground.
Pain working Flanagan over with strikes.
Pain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Flanagan looking for submissions off his back.
Flanagan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flanagan is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Pain there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Pain there.
Flanagan has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pain drops an elbow to the side of Flanagan's head.

Flanagan is rocked!
Flanagan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Flanagan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain prevents Flanagan from improving his position.
Pain is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Flanagan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Pain fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Flanagan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Pain! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Pain!
A very excited looking Dr Pain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harris Screwball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Griffin looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Griffin
vs
Screwball

190 cm
24
252 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris Screwball!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Screwball circles away.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Screwball to the mat! Screwball manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Screwball lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griffin!
Screwball throws some wild stikes that Griffin manages to avoid easily.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound.
Screwball wants to stand but Griffin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Griffin regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Screwball tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Screwball throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Screwball tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Griffin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Screwball thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Griffin keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brandon Griffin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Screwball throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
Screwball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Screwball with that takedown attempt.

Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Screwball tries to kick Griffin off but Griffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Screwball wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Screwball's hands, connecting with Screwball's forehead.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Screwball's head.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Screwball's hands, connecting with Screwball's forehead.
Griffin working over Screwball with some ground and pound. Screwball looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin controlling the pace.
Screwball taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Screwball has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Screwball is defending well.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Screwball regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin trying to control but Screwball is working from the bottom.
Griffin works over Screwball with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Screwball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffin cracks Screwball with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Griffin closes the distance and clinches.

Screwball manages to break the clinch.

Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Screwball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Screwball has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Screwball.
Screwball trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.

Screwball has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Screwball wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin throws a strike but Screwball rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Screwball tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Screwball would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Screwball is controlling him.
Screwball wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Griffin is pulling down on Screwball's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Griffin just wasn't active enough.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Screwball counters with a two punch combo.

Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Screwball keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin cracks Screwball with a solid left hand.
Screwball wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.

Screwball has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Screwball is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin cracks Screwball with a solid left hand.
Screwball has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.

Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Screwball is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Screwball manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Screwball's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Screwball controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Griffin tries to clinch but Screwball moves out of range.
Screwball swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Screwball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Screwball backs up against the cage.
Screwball swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Screwball is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Screwball circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Screwball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries to clinch but Screwball moves out of range.
Screwball scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Screwball swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Brandon Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Screwball. Screwball gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Screwball.
Brandon Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Screwball.
Griffin wants to clinch
and Screwball counters with a thumping low kick.
Screwball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Screwball tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Screwball to the ground. Screwball escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Screwball circles away.
Screwball closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Screwball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Screwball circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Griffin gets a clinch.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Screwball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Screwball throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
Brandon Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Screwball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Griffin clinches with his opponent.

Griffin manages to break the clinch.

Griffin drives through and clinches with Screwball against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Screwball pulls guard.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Screwball keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Screwball looking for a sweep. Not yet Screwball, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Screwball keeps moving.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Screwball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin stands up over Screwball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Screwball looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is looking for a kimura but Screwball is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage.
Screwball wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Screwball on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Screwball trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.

Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Griffin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ocean Colour Scene - Hundred Mile High City. Simon Harrison will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Santana
vs
Harrison

165 cm
18
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana is breathing heavily.

Harrison instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison lands a knee to the head.
Harrison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santana's face.
Harrison is pushing Santana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees to the body from Harrison.
Harrison stalls.
Santana could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A knee to the head by Harrison.

It looks like Tito Santana has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison avoiding damage.
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Harrison to work.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harrison.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Simon Harrison.
Santana shoots and misses
and Harrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santana's knee momentarily.
Harrison lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harrison moves into the clinch.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harrison lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Harrison.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Harrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harrison landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harrison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrison scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison is stalling here.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santana is working for takedown but Harrison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harrison scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
Harrison avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Harrison.

Santana is rocked!
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana being controlled against the cage.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
Oh Santana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison landing knees to the head.
Harrison lands a big knee to the head and Santana goes down! Harrison pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Harrison!
Our winner, Simon Harrison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Valjean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Weston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Valjean
vs
Weston

180 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Valjean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Weston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Valjean. Those never looked like landing.
Valjean misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Valjean. Those never looked like landing.
Weston shoots in but no luck this time.
Weston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valjean stuffs the takedown attempt from Weston. Weston gets slowly back to his feet.
Jean Valjean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Weston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Valjean lands.
Valjean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weston.
Jean Valjean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valjean throws a leg kick

and Weston counters with a single leg into guard. Valjean didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valjean keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
Weston is fighting to break Valjean's control of his arms but Valjean is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valjean trying to keep a closed guard but Weston is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jean Valjean wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Valjean throws a nice looking combination but Weston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Valjean moves into range and clinches up with Weston.

Weston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valjean as he avoids it easily.
Weston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valjean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valjean wants to clinch.
Valjean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valjean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valjean misses with a combination
and Weston counters with a body kick that stops Valjean in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston throws a lazy right hand but Valjean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valjean's waist but Valjean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weston off to one side.

Weston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weston lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Valjean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weston passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston trying to control the pace.
Valjean wants to get back to his feet.
Valjean is looking to control Weston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valjean avoid being mounted?
Weston passes the guard and advances to mount!
Valjean tries to hold on but Weston pushes him away.
Valjean is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Valjean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weston cracks Valjean with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Weston looking to control but Valjean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston with a couple of short strikes.
Valjean is looking to improve his position but Weston isn't that keen on the idea.
Weston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston looking to control but Valjean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Weston jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valjean is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valjean and Weston has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Weston controls the position.
Valjean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valjean tries to get out of the position.
Weston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valjean tries to bench press Weston off him but Weston keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Weston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valjean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valjean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Weston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Weston looks for a takedown but Valjean sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Valjean.

Valjean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valjean is trying to break free.
Weston wants a takedown.
Valjean has had enough of the clinch but Weston keeps him there for the moment.
Valjean wants to break free but Weston has control.
Valjean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valjean walks away with a smile on his face. Weston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jean Valjean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Valjean moves in looking to clinch but Weston pushes him off.
Valjean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston shoots in and drives through. Valjean sprawls well.
Valjean throws a jab but it's blocked by Weston.

Weston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Michael Weston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Weston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weston lands an elbow.
Weston misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weston working away.
Weston lands a nice forearm strike.
Weston trying to control the position but Valjean is working away.
Valjean can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Weston tries for a kimura but Valjean is defending well.
Valjean is trying to improve his position.
Valjean can't do much from the bottom here.
Weston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valjean keeps working.
Valjean prevents Weston from improving position.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valjean is working to avoid the ground and pound but Weston connects with a decent elbow.
Who's going to make the next move?
Weston happy to just control the position for now.
Check out the look on Weston's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Valjean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Weston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Valjean!
Valjean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weston on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjean tries to hold on but Weston pushes him away.
Valjean is squirming around, avoiding Weston's attempts to control the action.
Weston raining down shots from the mount!
Weston lands a big shot there that rocks Valjean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valjean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weston landing strikes from the mount and Valjean is in trouble!
Weston avoids the attempt from Valjean to control.
Weston tries to control but Valjean wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Weston looking to finish Valjean with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valjean!
Valjean tries to hold on but Weston postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Weston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Valjean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weston doesn't manage to clinch there - Valjean circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Valjean.
Weston keeps the fight on the outside.
Valjean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weston circles away quickly and effectively.
Weston shoots for a double leg takedown but Valjean sprawls well. He's pushed Weston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valjean fails to land with a series of punches.
Valjean throws out a loose jab but Weston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Valjean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Weston or perhaps it was just good defense by Valjean which made him look bad.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Valjean enables Weston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valjean manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Weston preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston trying to control but Valjean is working from the bottom.
Weston won't allow Valjean to get back to his feet.
Valjean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weston.
Valjean trying to keep a closed guard but Weston is proving a slippery customer.
Valjean keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Weston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valjean is trying to keep Weston in close.
Valjean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weston wants to control from the top but Valjean keeps moving.
Weston postures up.
Michael Weston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston trying to control but Valjean is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Weston wasn't active enough on the ground.
Valjean misses the shot to the body.
Jean Valjean is winning the standup battle so far.
Weston wants to clinch up but Valjean keeps it at a distance.
Weston tries to clinch but Valjean is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Valjean.
Jean Valjean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston moves in looking to clinch but Valjean pushes him off.
Valjean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weston.
Jean Valjean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Weston.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Valjean shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valjean throws a nice looking combination but Weston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Weston.
Weston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Valjean!
Valjean wants to hold on but Weston pushes him away.
Valjean is in a horrible position here. Weston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weston avoids the attempt from Valjean to control.
Weston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valjean tries to hold on but Weston postures up.
Valjean wants to get back to his feet.
Valjean is squirming around, avoiding Weston's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valjean is in a horrible position here. Weston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Weston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weston controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Weston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Weston!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Weston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shorty Gonzalez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonzalez
vs
Paris

181 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris fails with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with an outside leg kick.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paris.
Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Paris.
Paris closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Paris pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Paris.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.

Gonzalez instigates a clinch.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Craig Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paris is able to avoid easily.
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paris looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez scores with a spinning back kick!
Paris fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Paris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.

Gonzalez lands a high kick to the side of Paris's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gonzalez dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Craig Paris has been cut.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Paris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Paris!

Paris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzalez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paris, into his guard.
Paris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.

Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonzalez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.

Paris is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Paris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shorty Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Paris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paris gets a double leg takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Paris stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Paris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paris trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top!

Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paris has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Paris blocks nicely.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Paris has wrist control.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.

Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.

Gonzalez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paris to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gonzalez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paris pulls down on the head and he's put Gonzalez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Paris!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cliff Henderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gracie
vs
Henderson

175 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson gets a clinch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie with a poor takedown

and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Zeus Gracie has been cut.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Henderson darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson thumps Gracie with a low kick.

Henderson gets a clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henderson after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Henderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Henderson forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henderson.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is working for takedown but Henderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Henderson closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gracie blocks a head kick by Henderson.

Henderson darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Nice elbow from Henderson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson landing knees to the head.

Gracie is rocked!
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henderson.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.

Henderson pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Henderson lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson working Gracie over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cliff Henderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henderson just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Come on Henderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henderson landing knees to the head.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Knees to the body from Henderson.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henderson delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
Henderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson is struggling to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
Henderson is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henderson down to the mat. Henderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henderson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Henderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson lands a nice elbow.
Henderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Henderson stalling in the clinch.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zeus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Henderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Henderson working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson lands a damaging elbow.
Henderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Henderson.
Henderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Henderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gracie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Henderson, and another! Gracie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cliff Henderson!
An out of breath Cliff Henderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.