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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bucky Henderson (ranked 4508 p4p, 504 weight class) and Ramiro Lezama (ranked 6374 p4p, 626 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bucky Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ramiro Lezama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lezama lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bucky Henderson has been cut.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lezama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lezama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lezama throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lezama enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lezama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Lezama's brow.
Henderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lezama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lezama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Lezama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lezama looking to control.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lezama for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lezama tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away.
Lezama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lezama is just out of range.
Lezama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lezama swinging wildly here.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lezama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lezama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Lezama avoids them all with ease.
Lezama tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a body punch but Lezama moves out of range.
Lezama is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Lezama. Those never looked like landing.
Lezama moves into the clinch successfully.
Lezama manages to break the clinch.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lezama is defended easily by Henderson.
Bucky Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramiro Lezama.
Lezama looks winded!
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Henderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lezama clinches up against the cage.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants the takedown. Lezama is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lezama's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lezama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson is working Lezama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lezama working a defensive guard here.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bucky Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bucky Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lezama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lezama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Ramiro Lezama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lezama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lezama backwards.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lezama's elbow.
Henderson has Lezama pressed against the cage.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucky Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezama working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lezama up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Henderson.
Lezama is trying to force a seperation but Henderson has the dominant position.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lezama is defending well for now.
Henderson tries to work over Lezama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lezama avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henderson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lezama tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bucky Henderson.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Bucky Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a right hand that Lezama ducks under and follows up with a left that Lezama also avoids with ease.
Henderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lezama.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lezama!
Lezama looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lezama gets a clinch.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lezama avoids the damage to the body.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lezama controls the action.
Lezama manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lezama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lezama is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lezama as he avoids it easily.
Lezama slips a straight right by Henderson.
A little jabbing left from Lezama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lezama's hands.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Lezama controls the action.
Henderson has Lezama pressed against the cage, preventing Lezama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramiro Lezama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bucky Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Lezama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson feints and as Lezama raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson pushing down on Lezama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Lezama dodges it nicely.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lezama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Lezama trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henderson stops Lezama from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control. Lezama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson misses with a head shot. Lezama uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lezama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but Lezama blocks nicely.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lezama ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Lezama dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lezama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Lezama.
Henderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lezama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henderson is in Lezama's guard.
Henderson won't allow Lezama to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lezama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lezama has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bucky Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lezama keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson works his way into full mount!
Henderson wants to control the pace but Lezama is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky Henderson!
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