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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko's entrance music is Get Back - Ludacris. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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279 lbs
40 - 23 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marko clinches up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Marko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cain Marko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson is working for takedown but Marko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marko after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson wants the takedown. Marko is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marko's guard against the cage.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Marko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marko holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marko is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marko is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Marko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Marko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marko.
Marko swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marko.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markos head.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marko counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Marko to acknowledge the strikes.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
Marko throws a front kick aimed at Henderson's knee but Henderson avoids it well.
Cain Marko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marko.
Marko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Marko throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marko tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marko.
Marko moves into the clinch.
Marko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Henderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Marko to the mat. Marko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marko wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson won't allow Marko to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to control but Marko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
Marko connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Marko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Marko!
An out of breath Cain Marko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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