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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martell Hennessey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessey looks for the body kick but Herrera saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Hennessey.
Hennessey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hennessey tries to score with a low kick but Herrera moves his leg out of the way.
Hennessey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hennessey.
It looks like Carlos Herrera has been cut.
Hennessey darts in and clinches Herrera up against the cage.
Hennessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Hennessey.
Hennessey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herrera is looking to get back to is feet but Hennessey passes into side control.
Hennessey takes a little break here. Herrera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Hennessey stalls from top position.
Herrera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Herrera sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Herrera defends it well.
Herrera wants to control the action here but instead Hennessey manages to pass to full mount!
You get the feeling that Herrera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hennessey controlling his opponent.
Herrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herrera throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hennessey. What's that going to do exactly?
Hennessey lands a heavy elbow.
Hennessey lands a heavy elbow.
Hennessey controlling from mount.
I looks like Hennessey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Herrera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Herrera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Hennessey shows good takedown defense.
Hennessey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Herreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hennessey throws a chopping leg kick but Herrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hennessey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hennessey clinches up with Herrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Hennessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hennessey clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Herrera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hennessey jumps guard.
Hennessey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herrera's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennessey content to stall in guard here.
Herrera wants to stand up but Hennessey is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
Herrera wants to improve his position but instead Hennessey has moved into half guard.
Hennessey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hennessey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herrera is looking for a sweep. Hennessey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennessey not doing much here.
Herrera trying to hold on to Hennessey's head to control him but Hennessey postures up.
Hennessey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hennessey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hennessey.
Hennessey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face as Hennessey controls the position.
Hennessey stands up and beckons Herrera to his feet.
Herrera tries to clinch there but Hennessey circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hennessey manages to break the clinch.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hennessey regains half guard.
Herrera wants to control but Hennessey is keeping him busy.
Herrera trying to control from Hennessey's half guard. Hennessey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Herrera being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Herrera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hennessey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera tries to clinch but Hennessey moves out of range.
Hennessey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hennessey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hennessey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Herrera is letting Hennessey control him for a moment.
Herrera looks to move to half guard but instead Hennessey has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey content just to control the position here.
Hennessey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Herrera is just holding on here. Hennessey manages to take his back.
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.
Hennessey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Herrera looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hennessey slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Herrera trying to control the hands but Hennessey breaks the grip.
Hennessey really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Herrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey has Herrera flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hennessey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Herrera tries to roll but Hennessey sticks to his back.
Hennessey is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Herrera wants to escape the position.
Hennessey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Herrera doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is taking damage to the body and head.
Hennessey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Herrera trying to control the hands but Hennessey won't let him.
Herrera covers up after that shot from Hennessey.
Carlos Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrera is taking damage to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martell Hennessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hennessey 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martell Hennessey!
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hype
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RATING
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