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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking to control.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Williams punching from mount but Henderson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson stops Williams from standing up.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams 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.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Williams stands up and waves to Henderson to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams 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.
Henderson distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jon Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henderson prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Henderson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams looking to control.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steven Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Henderson!
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energy
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hype
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