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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Alldren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alldren comes to the cage accompanied by OK State Fight Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nate Alldren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alldren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
We've been informed that Henderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alldren swinging wildly here.
Alldren misses with a hook.
Alldren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alldren quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alldren is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alldren tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alldren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alldren seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Alldren looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alldren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alldren holds on and takes a little breather.
Alldren keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alldren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alldren looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alldren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alldren lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alldren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alldren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alldren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alldren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alldren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nate Alldren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alldren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full guard.
Alldren throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alldren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alldren has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Alldren keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Alldren's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alldren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henderson's guard.
Alldren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alldren throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alldren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alldren trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alldren postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Alldren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alldren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alldren distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson managing to control the position.
Alldren wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Alldren throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alldren trying to move into half guard but instead Henderson has managed to sweep!
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Alldren.
Henderson being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alldren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson's head backwards.
Alldren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alldren can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Alldren pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alldren throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson moves out of range as Alldren strikes.
Alldren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alldren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Alldren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Alldren backs off Henderson throws a huge counter combo but Alldren manages to avoid it all.
Henderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alldren misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson is nestled in close to Alldren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alldren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alldren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Alldren is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alldren avoid being mounted?
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Alldren trying to control from the bottom.
Alldren tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Alldren gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alldren wants to sweep but no luck.
Alldren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alldren is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alldren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alldren throws a combination that misses
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alldren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alldren.
Alldren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Alldren.
Alldren throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alldren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Alldren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alldren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alldren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nate Alldren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Alldren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
Alldren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alldren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alldren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren lands with a punch from half guard.
Alldren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alldren thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Alldren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alldren lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alldren wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alldren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Alldren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alldren. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alldren throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henderson slips under a jab from Alldren.
Nice sprawl there from Alldren as Henderson shoots in.
Nate Alldren is winning the standup battle so far.
Alldren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alldren as he avoids it easily.
Alldren looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alldren lands with a straight right. Henderson didn't see that one coming.
Frank Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alldren misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alldren scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Alldren with a hook.
Alldren misses with an uppercut
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alldren throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Alldren.
Alldren throws a lazy uppercut
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alldren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alldren seems keen to control Henderson's posture.
Alldren is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control but Alldren is working from the bottom.
Henderson postures up in Alldren's guard and throws a big left but Alldren blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Alldren.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alldren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alldren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alldren.
Alldren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alldren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alldren avoids it really well and circles away.
Nate Alldren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Alldren shoots in.
Henderson darts in and clinches Alldren up against the cage.
Alldren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alldren missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Henderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Alldren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Alldren.
Alldren throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Alldren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alldren takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Alldren misses its intended target.
Alldren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nate Alldren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alldren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson clinches.
Alldren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alldren.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alldren lands a nice hook to Henderson's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson pushes Alldren up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alldren taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alldren is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Alldren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alldren, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Alldren!
After winning the bout, Nate Alldren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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