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SMASH: Henriksen vs Parker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smo (ranked 2925 p4p, 4172 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 394 p4p, 534 weight class). Joseph Telushikin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smo is looking to clinch but Telushikin is avoiding it.
Telushikin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smo goes for a double leg but Telushikin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Telushikin continues to drive forward.
Smo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Smo pushes Telushikin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smo misses with a knee strike.
Telushikin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smo taking a breather.
Smo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Telushikin finds it's target.
Telushikin swats away the attempt to clinch by Smo.
Telushikin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smo has closed the distance and engaged Telushikin in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smo has a couple of punches blocked by Telushikin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smo lands a nice uppercut.
Smo decides to pull guard.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smo wants to sweep here but Telushikin controlling him for the moment.
Smo is working hard here to advance position.
Telushikin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smo wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Smo is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Telushikin misses.
We've been hearing reports that Smo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smo misses with a head kick.
Smo connects with a nice looking jab.
Smo tries to clinch but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smo tries to clinch but Telushikin is having none of it.
Telushikin gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smo is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is pressing down on Smo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smo is holding on for now.
Telushikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telushikin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Smo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Smo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Telushikin has passed into side control.
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Telushikin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Telushikin misses with a wild combination.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smo has control of Telushikin's left arm, preventing Telushikin from doing any damage.
Telushikin 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.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telushikin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Telushikin tries to free his leg and advance position but Smo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Telushikin trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Telushikin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Telushikin trying to control but Smo is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telushikin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Telushikin misses with a straight left.
Smo is looking to counter the offense by Telushikin and move into the clinch.
Smo throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smo's guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smo wants to get back to his feet but Telushikin passes into half guard.
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Smo is defending well.
Joseph Telushikin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smo wants to improve his position but Telushikin is controlling well.
Smo wants to get back to his feet.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smo is defending against the submission attempts here by Telushikin.
Telushikin wants to control but Smo is keeping him busy.
Smo tries to get to full guard but Telushikin has control of the leg.
Telushikin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Telushikin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura but Smo is defending well.
Smo pushes Telushikin off looking to stand but Telushikin dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telushikin tries to pass to full mount but Smo defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A cross from Telushikin lands.
Telushikin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Telushikin throws a one two combo.
Telushikin throws a hook to the side of Smo's head but Smo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smo.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Telushikin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smo wants to control but Telushikin postures up.
Smo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Telushikin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smo is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Telushikin laying and praying for a moment but Smo takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Telushikin prevents Smo from improving his position.
Smo is trying to maintain the position but Telushikin is very close to passing his half guard.
Smo is defending against the submission attempts here by Telushikin.
Telushikin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Smo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage.
Telushikin not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Telushikin throwing shots but Smo is blocking nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Telushikin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Telushikin lands in his opponent's guard.
Smo keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telushikin pushing down on Smo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joe Smo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Telushikin trying to advance position but Smo counters by regaining guard.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telushikin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Telushikin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1546 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 229 p4p, 252 weight class). Toran Roth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kai Rossiter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roth looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Roth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rossiter throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Rossiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rossiter throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Rossiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter.
Roth tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Rossiter.
Rossiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roth tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
Roth dives in and grabs Rossiter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossiter pushes down on Roth's head and hops out.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossiter.
Rossiter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossiter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth tries to clinch up but Rossiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossiter with a hook.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rossiter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai Rossiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roth takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roth under the eye.
 Roth is rocked!
Rossiter throws a leg kick that misses.
Roth is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossiter finish him?
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Rossiter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roth.
Roth seems to have recovered his senses.
Roth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossiter counters with a huge left! Roth is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rossiter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Roth from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rossiter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Rossiter!
An out of breath Kai Rossiter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 878 p4p, 2202 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 129 p4p, 339 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dinklage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Dinklage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinklage continues to drive forward.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dinklage is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dinklage is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dinklage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Dinklage wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinklage tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily.
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
A low kick lands for Dinklage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Dinklage instigates a clinch.
Dinklage prevents the takedown attempt.
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Dinklage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Dinklage.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Dinklage. Dinklage maintains the clinch.
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinklage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dinklage stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage shows good takedown defense.
Dinklage pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Crunch! Dinklage slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dinklage but Dinklage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dinklage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle.
Dinklage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinklage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinklage. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dinklage did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Dinklage back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dinklage manages to get underhooks.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinklage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dinklage after a bit of a struggle.
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dinklage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinklage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Dinklage feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Dinklage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinklage jabs at Gracie's body.
Dinklage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dinklage throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dinklage lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Dinklage moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl Henriksen (ranked 1255 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 175 p4p, 358 weight class). Henriksen comes to the cage accompanied by OST Vikings - If I Had a Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henriksen sprawls well. Henriksen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen shows good takedown defense.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henriksen sprawls well. Henriksen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker shoots and misses
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Henriksen misses its intended target.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Henriksen, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Henriksen against the cage but Henriksen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henriksen throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Henriksen.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henriksen leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Henriksen misses the target.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Henriksen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Henriksen.
Henriksen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parker's sensitive parts.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker tries for a takedown but Henriksen circles away easily
and Henriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries for a takedown but Henriksen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Henriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker defending well as Henriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Parker looks for a takedown but Henriksen sprawls well.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Henriksen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parker slips a straight right by Henriksen.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henriksen stuffs the takedown.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Henriksen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Henriksen there.
Henriksen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Henriksen.
Henriksen misses with a head kick.
Henriksen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henriksen wants it to stay on the feet.
Henriksen throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Henriksen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karl Henriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Henriksen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriksen being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Henriksen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henriksen is looking to escape.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henriksen is just riding it out for now. Parker eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to control but Henriksen is keeping him busy.
Parker is taking a breather. Henriksen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henriksen is looking to escape.
Parker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henriksen is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henriksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Henriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown. Henriksen tries to sprawl out of it but Parker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henriksen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henriksen tried to counter with a leg kick but Parker avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henriksen.
Parker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Henriksen looking to control.
Henriksen has Parker pulled in close to control his posture.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Henriksen wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him.
Henriksen looking for a sweep. Not yet Henriksen, not yet.
Henriksen is looking to stand up but Parker isn't so interested in that idea.
Parker wants to control from the top but Henriksen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henriksen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriksen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parker fails with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Parker fails with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Henriksen swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Henriksen sets himself, and Parker steps forward looking for the clinch! Henriksen avoids it this time.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henriksen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Henriksen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Henriksen.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Henriksen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henriksen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Henriksen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henriksen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henriksen tries to kick Parker off but Parker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henriksen is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henriksen avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henriksen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriksen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Parker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henriksen is looking to improve his position.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karl Henriksen is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker looks for a takedown but Henriksen sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Henriksen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henriksen but Henriksen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henriksen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Henriksen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriksen. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henriksen sprawls well. Henriksen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen jabs at Parker's body.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Henriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Henriksen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henriksen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
As Parker backs away, Henriksen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Henriksen throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Henriksen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Henriksen.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker tries to clinch but Henriksen is having none of it.
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Henriksen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Henriksen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henriksen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Henriksen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Karl Henriksen made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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