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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stubbs comes into the arena with I Am The Walrus by The Beatles blaring out of the sound system. Robert Stubbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Stubbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubbs throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Stubbs.
Stubbs connects with a body shot.
Stubbs misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stubbs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henderson is able to avoid easily.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Stubbs. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stubbs.
Stubbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Stubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Henderson 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.
Stubbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stubbs looking to control.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stubbs's head.
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.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson works over Stubbs with some ground and pound from guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stubbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stubbs is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stubbs misses with the combination.
Stubbs misses with a double jab.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Stubbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Stubbs looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Stubbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Stubbs. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Stubbs is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Stubbs.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stubbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stubbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stubbs is trying to improve his position.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Stubbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson slows the pace down.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Stubbs's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stubbs is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson is looking to take a break and control but Stubbs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Stubbs's hands, connecting with Stubbs's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stubbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stubbs.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Stubbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stubbs avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stubbs, as that shot connected.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stubbs wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stubbs's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stubbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson stays in close to Stubbs's body and controls the position.
Dan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson stands and throws Stubbs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stubbs shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Stubbs didn't expect that.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stubbs's head.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stubbs is looking to escape.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stubbs pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henderson winds up and cracks Stubbs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Stubbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Henderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dan Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson throwing shots but Stubbs is blocking nicely.
Henderson controlling the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dan Henderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stubbs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stubbs's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henderson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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