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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stellben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stellben has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johny Hendricks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Stellben's chin.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Stellben!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stellben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stellben off to one side.
Stellben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendricks's waist but Hendricks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stellben off to one side.
Stellben misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hendricks.
Johny Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Stellben.
Hendricks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hendricks won't allow Stellben to sweep him here.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stellben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks postures up and lands a big shot to Stellben's brow.
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Stellben keeps moving.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Stellben has wrist control.
Stellben throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hendricks won't allow Stellben to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks trying to control but Stellben is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stellben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stellben works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stellben is pulling down on Hendricks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hendricks, at least for the moment.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stellben trying to control the position.
Stellben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stellben lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hendricks!
Hendricks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stellben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellben breaks from Hendricks's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Stellben pushes him away.
Hendricks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stellben in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Hendricks is looking to get to half guard.
Stellben working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Johny Hendricks has been cut.
Stellben putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hendricks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stellben tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stellben has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stellben throwing strikes but Hendricks recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Hendricks won't allow Stellben to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stellben wants to take a breather but Hendricks is having none of it.
Stellben throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stellben wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks taking some punishment here, with Stellben in his half guard.
Stellben trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Stellben trying to control from Hendricks's half guard. Hendricks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stellbenis looking to pass into half guard but Hendricks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hendricks is in guard.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stellben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stellben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stellben wants to stand up but Hendricks is controlling him.
Stellben looking for a sweep. Not yet Stellben, not yet.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stellben's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks is in close to Stellben's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Stellben keeps moving.
Stellben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Stellben will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Hendricks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stellben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Stellben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Hendricks.
Stellben is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hendricks connects with a decent elbow.
Stellben regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hendricks's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stellben gets full guard.
Stellben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stellben is trying to keep Hendricks in close.
Stellben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendricks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stellben being controlled here, momentarily.
Hendricks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Stellben is a slippery customer.
Stellben works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendricks won't allow Stellben to get back to his feet.
Hendricks throwing strikes from guard but Stellben blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Stellben is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Hendricks prevents Stellben from breaking the clinch.
Stellben can't get the takedown.
Hendricks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stellben keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing shots but Stellben is blocking nicely.
Stellben has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stellben is pressing down on Hendricks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stellben is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
Hendricks trying to control but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Hendricks pushes down on Stellben's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stellben tries to kick Hendricks off but Hendricks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendricks is looking to stall here but Stellben recovers full guard.
Johny Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Hendricks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendricks throws a leg kick
letting Stellben counter with a right hand.
Stellben blocks the body kick.
Hendricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Stellben.
Stellben shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
Stellben has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendricks.
Stellben shoots in and drives through. Hendricks sprawls well.
Hendricks throws a hook but Stellben avoids it easily.
Hendricks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stellben if he has to take too many more of those.
Hendricks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hendricks wants it to stay on the feet.
Johny Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Stellben.
Stellben tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendricks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stellben somewhat.
Stellben shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendricks as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Stellben's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stellben avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks pushes down on Stellben's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stellben with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hendricks working Stellben over with strikes.
Stellben won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Stellben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stellben moves into full guard.
Stellben wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Hendricks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hendricks lands a couple of digs.
Hendricks trying to control but Stellben is working from the bottom.
Hendricks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Stellben is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendricks is controlling him.
Stellben utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stellben keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hendricks looking to sit in guard and control but Stellben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stellben is one step ahead there.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Stellben from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stellben is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stellben sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Hendricks!
Johny Hendricks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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