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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Starr !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Starr 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson connects with the punch.
Starr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Henderson throws a jab when Starr was well out of range.
Starr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson is pressing down on Starr 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Starr 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 Starr has Henderson in his guard.
Starr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr looking to control.
Starr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Henderson frees his head nicely. Oh but Starr has switched to an armbar! Henderson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Justin Starr !
Justin Starr retains his welterweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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