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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshal Owen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Owen misses its intended target.
Owen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but Owen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owen throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Owen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Owen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Owen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Owen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Owen is defending well.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Owen wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson with the ground and pound but Owen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Owen's guard.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Owen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Owen is looking to stand back up but Henderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Owen.
Owen is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Owen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Owen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Owen's guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Owen's guard.
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson postures up in Owen's guard and throws a big left but Owen blocks it.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Cliff Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson stays in close to Owen's body and controls the position.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Owen keeps moving.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stands and steps away. Owen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Owen.
Cliff Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owen but Owen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owen misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Owen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owen is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owen has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Owen counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from Owen.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Owen counters with a left and a right that stings Henderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Owen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owen throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Owen shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Owen.
Owen lands a head shot.
Henderson fails with the takedown
letting Owen counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owen, as that shot connected.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owen sprawls well. Owen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Owen.
Owen lands a slapping body shot.
Owen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owen throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Owen throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Owen scores with a decent looking hook.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owen.
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Owen was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Owen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Owen manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Owen's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Owen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson 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.
Henderson is pushing down on Owen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Owen is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Marshal Owen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliff Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Owen is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cliff Henderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Henderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Cliff Henderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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