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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendricks is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Hendricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hendricks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendricks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks working some strikes from top position.
Hendricks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hendricks trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hendricks has passed into half guard!
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Hendricks stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones looks winded!
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hendricks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hendricks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hendricks wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendricks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Hendricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendricks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hendricks seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Hendricks is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hendricks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
Jones is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Hendricks is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hendricks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hendricks working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a big elbow.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danny Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hendricks lands with some strikes.
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hendricks breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hendricks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Hendricks's attempts to control the action.
Hendricks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
Hendricks is trying to take his opponent's back.
BOOM! Hendricks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones works over Hendricks with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Hendricks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hendricks is now in half guard.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Hendricks there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Hendricks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hendricks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Hendricks slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendricks passes into half guard.
Hendricks seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Hendricks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendricks.
Hendricks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hendricks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Hendricks's head to control him but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hendricks!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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