Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 95
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Jacobs leaves Henderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henderson s head.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobs fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Henderson in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Henderson with a big uppercut! Henderson tries to clinch up but Jacobs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Henderson to the mat! Henderson covers up and Jacobs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerry Jacobs!
A victorious Jerry Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
Bourke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Bourke moved out of range.
Bourke takes a swing at Henderson 's ribcage but misses.
Bourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henderson in his tracks.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Bourke as Henderson shoots in.
Bourke throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Henderson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bourke cracks Henderson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bourke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Henderson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Henderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bourke forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourke lands a right hand.
Bourke lands a body shot.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bourke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Bourke.
Good body shot from Bourke.
A short uppercut from Bourke.
Bourke lands an uppercut.
Bourke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Bourke manages to break the clinch.
Bourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rei Bourke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourke lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bourke misses.
Henderson misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Bourke counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bourke finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson slips under a jab from Bourke.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Bourke counters with a huge left! Henderson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bourke isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Henderson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bourke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Bourke!
A relieved looking Rei Bourke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson .
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Yaj moves away and avoids it.
Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
Yaj stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson . Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ilya Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.#T1#
Yaj catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yaj counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##TD2#
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yaj's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Henderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yaj tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Henderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lukyanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lukyanov is looking to pass into half guard but Henderson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Henderson is in guard.#REVB#
Henderson is working Lukyanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson won't allow Lukyanov to sweep him here.
Lukyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lukyanov controls Henderson momentarily but Henderson frees himself.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson advances position into side control!
Lukyanov is not content to let Henderson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lukyanov tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lukyanov is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lukyanov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson ! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Henderson !
In his post fight interview, Mark Henderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Cain is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Cain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain is in close to Henderson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Henderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cain uses it to pass to side control.
Cain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henderson down.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Cain wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is putting a hurting on Henderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Cain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cain landing a few strikes.
Cain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Cain looks up at the clock and then as Henderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Henderson 's head. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away. #T2#
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Cain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Cain. #SUB#
Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cain is in close to Henderson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cain's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Cain avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cain is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cain tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cain has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IXF 37
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Woods connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Woods's guard.
Woods is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Henderson dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Henderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Woods is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henderson yanks on the arm and Woods is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henderson .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bennington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bennington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bennington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bennington swings around for an armbar but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bennington 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennington looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily. #SUB#
Bennington working for submissions but it's allowed Henderson to get to half guard. #T1#
Bennington tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Henderson trying to control the action but Bennington is working from the bottom.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bennington is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Bennington is defending the position.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bennington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennington looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennington has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Henderson working Bennington over with strikes. #SUB2#
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Bennington defends the submission attempt.
Bennington is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bennington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Henderson working Bennington over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennington is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson 's back!
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Henderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bennington gets his hands free. #SUB#
Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Bennington . #T4##SUB#
Henderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bennington .
Bennington is trying to stick to Henderson 's back but Henderson is turning into Bennington . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bennington 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Henderson .#SUB#
Bennington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Bennington has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennington keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bennington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Bennington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bennington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennington is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Henderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson wants to control the position but Bennington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Bennington prevents Henderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Bennington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson trying to control here.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennington 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennington 's back!
Bennington rolls, trying to escape but Henderson keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bennington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bennington for a finish.
Jeff Bennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bennington just trying to survive but Henderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Henderson has the hooks in. Bennington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Bennington manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bennington controls the pace.#SUB2#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bennington wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson pushes a forearm under Bennington 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bennington is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018

#R1##TD#
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Law is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Law struggling a bit here.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Henderson trying to control the position but Law is working away. #T1#
Law is looking for a sweep.
Law struggling a bit here.
Law is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Law sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Law working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily. #SUB#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law! #REVB#
Law tries to advance to mount but Henderson denies him.
Henderson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Law tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well. #T3#
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Law wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henderson throws up a few punches.#SUB2#
Law tries for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson gets back to half guard.#T4#
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 gets full guard.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Law has passed into side control.
Henderson is not content to let Law control the position.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't.
Law wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Law avoids the strikes from the bottom by Henderson .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Mark Henderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Law tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Law trying to control here. #SUB2#
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Law's hands, connecting with Law's forehead.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson is nestled in close to Law, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Law defending well.
Law trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Henderson manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Henderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Law manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Law is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Henderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Law some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Law is trying to control Henderson 's posture but Henderson avoids it.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Law prevents Henderson from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Henderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Law has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henderson but great work by Law.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working. #T3#
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Law landing shots from mount.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law manages to capitalize on a mistake by Henderson to take his back!#SUB2#
Law is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Law doesn't have the hooks in and Henderson manages to turn into his guard.
Henderson is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Law looking to control.
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Henderson distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Law wants to control the position but Henderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law trying to control but Henderson postures up. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Law defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Henderson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Law was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Law is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson , into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Law wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #T1#
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.#SUB2#
Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Henderson in his guard.#REVR#
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Law working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Henderson won't allow Law to sweep him here. #T3#
Law looking to control.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Law keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Law is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Law has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.#SUB#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law stands and throws Henderson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law blocks the strikes from Henderson .
Ben Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Henderson !
A less than humble Mark Henderson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Wildhauser has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wildhauser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wildhauser trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it. #SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Wildhauser prevents Henderson from improving his position.#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildhauser is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wildhauser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildhauser is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Henderson looking to control.
Wildhauser controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Wildhauser avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wildhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wildhauser passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Henderson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wildhauser escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wildhauser!
Henderson is trying to control Wildhauser's posture but Wildhauser avoids it.
Wildhauser has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson prevents Wildhauser from taking his back.
Wildhauser controlling from the full mount.
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
Wildhauser wants to take Henderson 's back here but Henderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wildhauser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Wildhauser has hold of Henderson 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Henderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wildhauser controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Henderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Wildhauser sits in half guard.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Wildhauser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henderson !
Wildhauser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wildhauser has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to hold on but Wildhauser pushes him away.
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Wildhauser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Wildhauser. Wildhauser maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Wildhauser has hold of one of Henderson 's legs. Henderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wildhauser gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wildhauser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Frank Wildhauser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wildhauser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wildhauser advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Wildhauser 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.
Wildhauser passes to side control.
Wildhauser wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wildhauser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wildhauser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wildhauser off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Henderson looking to break Wildhauser's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wildhauser remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Henderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wildhauser knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wildhauser for a finish. #SUB#
Wildhauser preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henderson .
Wildhauser trying to control the hands but Henderson breaks the grip. #SUB#
Wildhauser showing good submission defense here.
Wildhauser trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Wildhauser manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson 's guard. Nice work there by Wildhauser.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Wildhauser from controlling successfully.
Wildhauser passes Henderson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wildhauser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henderson trying to control but Wildhauser postures up.
Wildhauser trying to control the pace. #T4#
Wildhauser is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildhauser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wildhauser trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Wildhauser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wildhauser tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wildhauser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wildhauser fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Henderson to the ground. Wildhauser is now in Henderson 's guard.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Wildhauser pushes his legs off easily.
Wildhauser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildhauser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wildhauser wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #T1#
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wildhauser is one step ahead there.
Wildhauser trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wildhauser passes into side control.
Henderson tries to bench press Wildhauser off him but Wildhauser keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face as Wildhauser controls the position.
Wildhauser is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Wildhauser advances nicely into full mount.
Wildhauser content just to control the position here.
Henderson wants to control but Wildhauser is having none of it.
Wildhauser looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wildhauser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wildhauser trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Henderson is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Wildhauser swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henderson is now in Wildhauser's guard. A big mistake from Wildhauser there, giving up the dominant position!
Wildhauser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Henderson tries to roll over but Wildhauser keeps him under control.
Wildhauser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank Wildhauser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wildhauser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henderson !
Mark Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wildhauser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Wildhauser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wildhauser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Wildhauser!
An out of breath Frank Wildhauser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 20
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson 's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith advances position into side control!#T1#
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith working the strikes but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith trying to advance position but Henderson counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #SUB#
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith passes to side control.
Henderson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Smith working away.#SUB2#
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Henderson is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Henderson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!

Event: IXF 17
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Neo forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.
Henderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Neo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neo lands a left hand.
Neo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Henderson 's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson looks winded!
Neo lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo lands a body shot.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neo is working Henderson over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Neo has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo. #T1#
Neo digs a right hand into Henderson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson 's gas tank.
Neo works on Henderson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neo presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson .
A shot in the inside from Neo.
Neo cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Neo lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Neo.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Neo is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Neo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neo lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Neo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neo lands a body punch.
Neo lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo. #BC#
Neo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Walton Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Neo throws a combination. Henderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Neo throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walton Neo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Neo moves into the clinch.
Neo cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Henderson 's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Neo pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Nice body punch from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo is working Henderson over against the cage.#BC#
Neo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Neo takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Neo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Henderson 's ribcage. Henderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Neo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Neo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Neo scores with a shot to the body.
Neo scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Neo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Neo instigates a clinch.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neo is working Henderson over against the cage.
Neo cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Neo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Neo lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Neo.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo has Henderson pressed against the cage.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A short right from Neo on the inside.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo avoiding damage.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo. #T2#
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neo is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Neo on the inside.
Neo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo works on Henderson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Good body shot from Neo.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Walton Neo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Neo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Neo as the two fighters clinch.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neo.
Henderson is trying to drag Neo to the mat but Neo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Neo is working Henderson over against the cage.
Neo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Neo lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Neo. #BC#
Neo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neo thuds a left hand into Henderson 's body.#T4#
Neo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neo.
Neo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Neo is looking to wear down Henderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Neo misses with a body shot.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neo jabs at Henderson 's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Neo scores with a four punch combination!
Neo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Neo.
Neo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henderson back to the cage. Neo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Neo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Neo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neo lands a right hook to the body.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
Neo digs a good hook to Henderson 's body.
Neo throws a body shot but no joy.
Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson .
Henderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Neo tries to sprawl out of it but Henderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walton Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Neo as Henderson shoots in.
Neo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neo lands a nice hook to Henderson 's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Neo. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neo lands a body shot. #T1#
Neo misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Neo.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Neo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neo works Henderson 's body with a nice hook.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Neo, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Neo against the cage but Neo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neo is trying to buck Henderson off.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neo, who protects the arm well.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neo keeps working.
Neo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.#SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neo is trying to buck Henderson off.#T3#
The strikes coming from Henderson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Neo is trying to buck Henderson off.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walton Neo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Henderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Neo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson !
A victorious Mark Henderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ja counters with a nice uppercut.
Ja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ja defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Ja into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ja on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson with a poor takedown #KD#
and Ja counters with a crisp right hand that drops Henderson ! Ja lets Henderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Henderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mark Henderson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Henderson shoots and misses
and Ja scores with a counter punch that sends Henderson to the canvas! Ja smells blood - he's punishing Henderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Henderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwai Ja!

Event: IXF 8
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Filho tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Filho's guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Filho is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Filho has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Filho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is really struggling to control Filho but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Henderson throws a strike aimed at the side of Filho's head but Filho avoids it well.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson wants to control but Filho is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Filho, who protects the arm well.
Filho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Henderson .
Filho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Henderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Filho pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been informed that Filho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES2#
Filho throws Henderson to one side and escapes!
Filho cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filho lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filho cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Filho has managed to clinch.
Filho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Filho. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Filho.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Filho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Filho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filho is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Filho tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Filho wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Henderson tightening his grip on Filho, looking for the choke.
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 Mark Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Filho. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Filho.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Filho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Filho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Henderson with a poor takedown
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Filho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filho throws a chopping leg kick but Henderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Filho scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Filho.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson shoots and misses
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Filho, which made it look bad. #TD#
Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filho quickly recovers to half guard.
Filho is staying active underneath Henderson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Filho won't allow it. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Filho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Filho tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho is looking to get back to is feet but Henderson passes into side control. #SUB#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Filho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Henderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Filho is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henderson yanks on the arm and Filho is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henderson .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Henderson !

Event: IXF 4
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Dion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson .
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dion.
Dion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Dion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dion scores with a jab.
Henderson slips a straight right by Dion.
Dion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a hook but Dion blocks it.
Dion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dion. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dion.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson 's guard.
Dion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson controls Dion momentarily but Dion frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Dion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dion works his way back into a safe position though.
Dion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Dion is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Dion has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dion's guard.#REVB#
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dion is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Dion's legs - danger averted.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Dion is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Dion keeps moving.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dion's guard.#SUB2#
Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dion! #REVR#
Dion staying calm.#T4#
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dion looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Dion goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Henderson turns into him and now he's in Dion's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Amari Dion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Henderson dives in and grabs Dion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dion pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dion feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Dion circles away easily#TD#
and Dion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dion.
Dion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dion tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion advances position into side control!
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dion trying to control the position but Henderson is working away. #SUB#
Dion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson tries to control but Dion manages to take his back.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henderson trying to control the position but Dion manages to sink in the hooks.
Henderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dion is staying active.
Henderson is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Dion looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Henderson can't escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Dion working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.
Dion is not going to allow Henderson to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Henderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dion looking for the RNC.
Henderson trying to control the action but Dion just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dion avoiding Henderson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Dion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dion has the hooks in. Henderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dion trying to control.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amari Dion dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dion misses with an uppercut.
Dion looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Dion.
Henderson slips a jab from Dion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dion, which made it look bad.
Dion misses with a looping right.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Dion sprawls well.
Dion misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Dion, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Dion against the cage but Dion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Dion moves away from the strike by Henderson . #T1#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dion's waist but Dion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Mark Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson .
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Dion.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to hold on to Dion's head to control him but Dion postures up. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Henderson is staying active underneath Dion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dion is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dion is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well. #T3#
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dion controlling the action here.
Henderson punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom but Dion passes into side control! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dion moves into full mount!
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Dion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson wants to control but Dion is having none of it.
Amari Dion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dion fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Dion working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amari Dion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dion 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amari Dion!

Event: IXF 2
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Henderson misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cikatic is looking to get back to is feet but Henderson passes into side control.
Henderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Cikatic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cikatic tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Henderson has hold of Cikatic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cikatic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Henderson cranks the arm and Cikatic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cikatic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Henderson !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Henderson misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Conrey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Conrey sneaks back into half guard.
Conrey is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conrey wants to get back to full guard.
Conrey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conrey.#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conrey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conrey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conrey has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Conrey looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Conrey is keeping the position.
Henderson trying to control but Conrey is working from the bottom.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Conrey is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Conrey is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Conrey is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson trying to control but Conrey is working from the bottom.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Conrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conrey manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Conrey's guard.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Conrey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Conrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Conrey keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Henderson wants to control from the top but Conrey keeps moving. #SUB#
Conrey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Conrey's brow. #SUB#
Conrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Conrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Conrey keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conrey's head.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Conrey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conrey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Henderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Conrey fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conrey did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Conrey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson is keen to just control but Conrey is a slippery customer.
Henderson prevents Conrey from improving his position.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Conrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Conrey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Conrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrey is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Conrey moves into full guard.
Mark Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conrey keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Conrey looking to control.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Conrey keeps moving.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conrey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Conrey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Conrey looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Conrey keeps moving. #SUB#
Conrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Conrey is keeping the position.#SUB#
Conrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conrey has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Conrey's head.#SUB#
Conrey working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Henderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Conrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Conrey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mark Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Conrey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderson wants to control but Conrey postures up.#SUB#
Conrey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Henderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henderson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Conrey is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conrey to get the leverage.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conrey. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conrey is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Conrey is thwarting Henderson 's attempts to control the position.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Conrey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Conrey is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Conrey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Conrey blocks the strikes from Henderson . #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Conrey blocks the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Conrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Conrey 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. #SUB2#
Henderson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Conrey is tapping! Great win for Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Henderson !

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