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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
McSofterson stalling in the clinch.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McSofterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson lands with a hook. Henderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McSofterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson darts in trying to clinch
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSofterson blocks it with crossed arms.
McSofterson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but McSofterson avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson looks gassed!
McSofterson lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson avoiding damage as McSofterson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
McSofterson working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Barry Henderson has been cut.
McSofterson feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, McSofterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
McSofterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henderson, up you get!
McSofterson gets a clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson lands the left hand.
McSofterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McSofterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McSofterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McSofterson clinches.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as McSofterson controls the action.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
McSofterson stalling.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from McSofterson.
The referee calls for McSofterson to work.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
McSofterson clinches.
Henderson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSofterson.
McSofterson lands with a nice combination. Henderson backs away looking to recover.
McSofterson darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson tries a body shot but McSofterson blocks it.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McSofterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson tries to stall but McSofterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McSofterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSofterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSofterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McSofterson stalks Henderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Henderson's face. Henderson staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from McSofterson does it's job there.
McSofterson takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McSofterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents McSofterson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson tries a body shot but McSofterson blocks it.
McSofterson pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McSofterson lands a body shot.
McSofterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson throws an elbow but it misses.
McSofterson stalls.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSofterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson leaves McSofterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McSofterson rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McSofterson.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks with his arms.
McSofterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McSofterson slows down the pace here.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks it.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson has McSofterson pressed against the cage, preventing McSofterson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSofterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McSofterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
McSofterson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
McSofterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSofterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSofterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson leaning against his opponent.
McSofterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McSofterson lands with a left to the head.
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson wants to clinch but McSofterson slips to the side
and McSofterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSofterson is looking to clinch.
McSofterson tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSofterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McSofterson stands up from Henderson's guard - McSofterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Softy McSofterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McSofterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McSofterson decides to stand and escape the position.
Henderson wants to clinch but McSofterson slips to the side
and McSofterson moves into the clinch.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
McSofterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson keeps the fight on the outside.
McSofterson feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, McSofterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McSofterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McSofterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson preventing the sweep.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but McSofterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Henderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McSofterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McSofterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McSofterson moves into the clinch.
McSofterson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson wants to clinch but Henderson slips to the side
so Henderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSofterson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSofterson instigates a clinch.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but McSofterson blocks with his arms.
McSofterson lands with a right to the head.
McSofterson is struggling to control the position.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McSofterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSofterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McSofterson.
McSofterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.
McSofterson pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
McSofterson blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSofterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
McSofterson manages to break the clinch.
McSofterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
McSofterson controlling from the top position.
Henderson is working an open guard so McSofterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson closes the distance and clinches.
McSofterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now McSofterson has his back to the cage.
McSofterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but McSofterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McSofterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSofterson tries to clinch up.
Henderson looks to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henderson's guard now.
McSofterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McSofterson.
Henderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSofterson's efforts to push away.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McSofterson blocks it with crossed arms.
McSofterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
McSofterson avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McSofterson breaks the clinch.
Henderson wants to clinch
and McSofterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Henderson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
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