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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z- Big Pimpin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Back In Black. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hilio Gracie enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hilio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Henderson.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Henderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Hilio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Henderson.
Henderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Henderson pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Henderson to the mat. Henderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hilio Gracie.
Henderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Henderson scores with punches from side control.
Henderson works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hilio Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilio Gracie.
Henderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Henderson slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henderson walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henderson. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mike Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henderson.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Henderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henderson rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
Henderson passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson passes to full mount!
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Henderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Henderson lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Henderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie is trying to remain composed but Henderson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Henderson tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gracie tries to break free.
Henderson biding his time, controlling Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Henderson scores with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Henderson cracks Gracie with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gracie from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henderson controlling from the back.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Gracie won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Henderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands a jab to Henderson's midsection.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a leg kick.
Henderson rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilio Gracie.
Henderson presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henderson.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Henderson has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson 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.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson working Gracie over with strikes.
Mike Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilio Gracie.
Henderson gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Henderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Henderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Henderson stalls from top position.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Henderson's best efforts.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
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. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Henderson controlling from the top position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henderson escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henderson controlling from side mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Henderson working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson had his way with Hilio Gracie in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Henderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Henderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson trying to control the pace.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mike Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson 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.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Henderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hilio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Henderson 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.
Henderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Henderson!
Mike Henderson retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Mike Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hilio Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'IM DISAPOINTED IN MY PROFORMENCE.... TODAY JUST WASNT MY DAY AND CONGRATS TO MIKE HES A TRUE CHAMPION.'.
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