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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Basil Lundeby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundeby comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royal 007 Theme. Josh Hendricks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Basil Lundeby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendricks.
Lundeby throws a chopping leg kick but Hendricks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Lundeby moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Lundeby or perhaps it was just good defense by Hendricks which made him look bad.
Lundeby leaves Hendricks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Lundeby.
Basil Lundeby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
Lundeby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendricks is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lundeby is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundeby scoring with some ground and pound.
Hendricks is trying to control the position but Lundeby postures up.
Lundeby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lundeby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lundeby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lundeby throwing strikes but missing.
Lundeby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lundeby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hendricks is trying to hold Lundeby in close to prevent damage but Lundeby has managed to pass into half guard.
Lundeby working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Lundeby has control of the leg.
Hendricks wants to control but Lundeby is keeping busy.
Lundeby is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendricks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundeby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lundeby is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lundeby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Lundeby has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundeby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lundeby there.
Lundeby stalling.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby content to control rather than advance.
Lundeby working Hendricks over with strikes.
Lundeby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lundeby trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
Lundeby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendricks's head.
Lundeby trying to pass the guard but Hendricks defending well.
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Lundeby is controlling well.
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lundeby thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Hendricks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lundeby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundeby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lundeby trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundeby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Lundeby dominated that round.
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.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt - Lundeby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hendricks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lundeby sprawls well initially but Hendricks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundeby flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lundeby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks tries to break free.
Lundeby softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lundeby has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hendricks.
Lundeby keeps control of the position as Hendricks tries to break free.
Lundeby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hendricks takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundeby just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Can Hendricks hold on?! Lundeby is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundeby lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hendricks hold on?!
Lundeby lands a shot to the head.
Lundeby is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lundeby gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lundeby gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lundeby apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lundeby. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
Lundeby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lundeby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hendricks is able to avoid easily.
Hendricks looking to score a takedown here. Lundeby is defending well but Hendricks drives through and ends up in Lundeby's guard.
Lundeby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hendricks manages to get himself to full guard.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lundeby controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundeby throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
Lundeby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundeby.
Lundeby passes into half guard.
Hendricks has one foot on Lundeby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lundeby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendricks did well to prevent Lundeby getting side control.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lundeby.
Lundeby drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundeby lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundeby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lundeby performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lundeby throwing shots but Hendricks is blocking nicely.
Lundeby working over Hendricks with some ground and pound. Hendricks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Lundeby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hendricks wants to control but Lundeby is keeping busy.
Lundeby controlling the pace.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundeby.
Hendricks moves into full guard.
Hendricks pulls Lundeby in close to prevent any damage.
Lundeby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lundeby.
Lundeby 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.
Lundeby with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundeby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundeby with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundeby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Lundeby dominated that second round.
That's time! Lundeby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed
and Lundeby counters with a low kick, right behind Hendricks 's knee.
Lundeby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundeby showed some decent athleticism there.
Basil Lundeby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks taking some punishment here, with Lundeby in his half guard.
Lundeby winds up and cracks Hendricks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lundeby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lundeby lands with a punch from half guard.
Lundeby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lundeby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
Lundeby throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hendricks to regain full guard.
Lundeby trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks has momentary wrist control but Lundeby slips an elbow through the middle.
Lundeby content to stall in guard here.
Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lundeby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lundeby wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Lundeby throwing strikes from guard but Hendricks blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lundeby defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lundeby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendricks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lundeby pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lundeby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks has hold of Lundeby's hands but Lundeby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lundeby working Hendricks over with strikes.
Lundeby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks is refusing to be controlled, as Lundeby sits in half guard.
Hendricks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby scoring with some ground and pound.
Lundeby wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Hendricks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lundeby is controlling him.
Lundeby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Lundeby wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
Lundeby chips away with some ground and pound.
Lundeby stands up over Hendricks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendricks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lundeby defends well.
Lundeby 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundeby postures up in Hendricks's guard and throws a big left but Hendricks blocks it.
Lundeby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lundeby's guard.
Lundeby is trying to control the position but Hendricks postures up.
Lundeby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lundeby's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Josh Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundeby is trying to keep Hendricks in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basil Lundeby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lundeby 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil Lundeby!
After the fight, Basil Lundeby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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