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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Henderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Westbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Henderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Westbrook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westbrook tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Westbrook looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Westbrook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westbrook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Westbrook working a defensive guard here.
Westbrook controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Westbrook pulls Henderson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westbrook but Westbrook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson feints and as Westbrook raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving.
Westbrook had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Henderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Westbrook Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Henderson's back instead.
Henderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Westbrook gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Henderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westbrook is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Henderson up.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Henderson trying to hold on to Westbrook's head to control him but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook moves nicely into side control.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson looks gassed!
Westbrook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westbrook is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westbrook wants to advance to full mount but Henderson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Westbrook trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson has momentary wrist control but Westbrook slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westbrook's waist but Westbrook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Westbrook gets a takedown into half guard.
Westbrook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Westbrook tries to pass to full mount but Henderson defends it.
Westbrook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westbrook scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Westbrook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Westbrook slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.
Westbrook trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Westbrook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson controls Westbrook momentarily but Westbrook frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Westbrook dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Westbrook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Westbrook is proving a slippery customer.
Westbrook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Westbrook advances to half guard.
Westbrook frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westbrook could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook landing strikes, looking to finish!
Westbrook landing strikes, looking to finish!
Westbrook lands a big elbow.
Westbrook looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Westbrook gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Westbrook raining down shots from the mount!
Westbrook looking to control and managing it successfully.
Westbrook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henderson?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Westbrook's attempts to control the action.
Westbrook looking to control and managing it successfully.
Westbrook unloading with bombs!
Henderson tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook working Henderson over with strikes here.
Henderson tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
Westbrook controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook dominating with strikes here.
Henderson taking shots to the head.
Westbrook content just to control the position here.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Westbrook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westbrook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westbrook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Westbrook landing strikes from the mount and Henderson is in trouble!
Westbrook with the ground and pound from mount.
Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson tries to hold on but Westbrook postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Henderson is on top in guard.
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Westbrook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Westbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Westbrook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Westbrook works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Westbrook dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Westbrook.
Westbrook is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to control Westbrook's posture but Westbrook avoids it.
Henderson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Westbrook's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Westbrook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westbrook connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Westbrook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Westbrook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Westbrook wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson pushes Westbrook off looking to stand but Westbrook dives back in and keeps control.
Westbrook moves nicely into side control.
Westbrook lands a decent elbow from side control.
Westbrook controlling the position from side mount.
Westbrook scoring with punches and elbows.
Westbrook scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Henderson to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook happy to just control the position for now.
Mark Westbrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Henderson is not content to let Westbrook control the position.
Westbrook lands an elbow.
Westbrook scores with a couple of short elbows.
Henderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Westbrook working the body and head with strikes.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Westbrook not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Westbrook controlling the pace.
Westbrook working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Westbrook is taking a breather. Henderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Westbrook is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Westbrook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Westbrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mark Westbrook just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Westbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Henderson sprawls well initially but Westbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Westbrook trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.
Westbrook wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Westbrook wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westbrook works his way into full mount!
Westbrook scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Westbrook controlling the position easily from mount.
Westbrook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Don Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westbrook with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westbrook 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Westbrook!
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