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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Henderson (ranked 1317 p4p, 22392 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 185 p4p, 572 weight class). Ryan Henderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buakaw Banchamek's chin.
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Henderson misses.
Banchamek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banchamek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henderson lands a jab to the head.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Banchamek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Henderson slips under a jab.
Banchamek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banchamek swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Banchamek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banchamek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banchamek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Henderson with a body shot.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banchamek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banchamek misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Banchamek misses the target.
Banchamek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banchamek with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Banchamek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banchamek throws a leg kick which misses Henderson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Henderson throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Banchamek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banchamek.
Banchamek connects with a single shot there.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banchamek.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek connects with a high kick.
Banchamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a kick to the body.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Banchamek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banchamek! But no joy.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banchamek slips under a jab.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banchamek.
A swing and a miss from Henderson .
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banchamek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Henderson on the side of the head.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson misses with a hook. Banchamek ducked under it nicely.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson misses with a looping left.
That kick from Banchamek tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banchamek misses with a looping left.
Banchamek with a nice calf kick.
Henderson swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banchamek lands with an overhand left.
Banchamek throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Banchamek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henderson 's head backwards.
Banchamek tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banchamek thuds a left hand into Henderson 's body.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Banchamek's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banchamek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Henderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek throws a leg kick
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banchamek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banchamek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banchamek.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Henderson as he checks the leg kick.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Henderson slips a straight right by Banchamek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Banchamek connects with a high kick.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banchamek.
Nice uppercut lands for Henderson . That snapped Banchamek's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
Banchamek connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Henderson .
Banchamek connects with a looping right hand.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Henderson slips under a jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Banchamek ducks down to avoid it.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek is looking for the big counter here.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banchamek throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Banchamek slips the punch.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banchamek. Banchamek obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banchamek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banchamek can pounce on him.
Banchamek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson .
Banchamek looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Banchamek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson .
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek slips under a jab from Henderson .
Banchamek drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banchamek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banchamek counters with a nice leg kick.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banchamek.
Banchamek motions for Henderson to come forward. Banchamek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Banchamek misses with a few strikes there.
Banchamek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banchamek throws a leg kick
and Henderson moves into the clinch.
Banchamek manages to break the clinch.
Banchamek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a chopping leg kick but Henderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Banchamek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banchamek.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Banchamek unleashes a big counter combination but Henderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banchamek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Henderson 's head.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Banchamek counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banchamek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henderson cracks Banchamek with a good jab.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Banchamek counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banchamek.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Banchamek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Banchamek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henderson . Henderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banchamek tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Henderson there.
Banchamek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banchamek.
Henderson scores with a jab. Banchamek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banchamek is rocked!
Henderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banchamek is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him?
Banchamek misses with a right hand
and Henderson counters by clinching up.
Banchamek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch but Henderson keeps him there for the moment.
Banchamek misses with a punch on the inside.
Banchamek throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson .
Banchamek is looking to break free of the clinch but Henderson has double underhooks.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Banchamek won't allow it.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson tries to pull guard but Banchamek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Henderson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buakaw Banchamek.
I've got Banchamek 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
In his post fight interview, Buakaw Banchamek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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