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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hollywood Undead - How We Roll. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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214 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalanie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson pulls Kalanie into guard.
Henderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalanie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henderson pushes Kalanie off looking to stand but Kalanie dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson kicks off Kalanie and gets to his feet.
Kalanie throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalanie tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson closes the distance and pushes Kalanie back into the cage.
Henderson has hold of one of Kalanie's legs. Kalanie is fighting the takedown attempt but Henderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kalanie controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Kalanie wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
Kalanie keeps trying to improve his position.
Kalanie looking for a triangle here. Henderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Kalanie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Henderson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keo Kalanie!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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