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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson's entrance music is "Ain't No Grave" . A fine choice. Cain Velasquez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores with a takedown into Velasquez's guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Velasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velasquez manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Velasquez's guard.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Velasquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Velasquez is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velasquez.
Henderson won't allow Velasquez to pass to mount.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasquez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasquez's back!
Henderson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Velasquez is in real trouble here. Henderson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Velasquez is tapping out! Henderson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Henderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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