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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orsini Ange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orsini Ange! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Henderson! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ange moves into full guard.
Ange wriggles free and stands up. Ange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage. Ange manages to break the clinch.
Ange clinches up with Henderson and pushes him back against the cage. Henderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ange prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch. Henderson is trying to stall.
Ange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage. Henderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ange pressing his opponent against the cage. Ange has clasped his hands together around Henderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Henderson is looking for a sweep. Ange lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ange lands some shots froms side control. Henderson is trying to get back to half guard. Ange decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet. Ange really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Henderson tries to clinch so Ange counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Ange pushes down on Henderson's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ange is breathing heavily. Henderson has hold of Ange's hands but Ange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ange. Ange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head. Ange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Henderson tries to kick Ange off but Ange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Henderson is looking for a sweep. Ange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ange wants to pass the guard but Henderson is defending well. Henderson trying to control but Ange postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ange counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ange.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Henderson keeping moving, preventing Ange from controlling successfully. Henderson is trying to control the position but Ange postures up. Ange with a flurry of punches that miss. Ange prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet. Ange wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. Henderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ange! Ange is trying desperately to improve position. Ange throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Ange is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ange throwing hammer fists to the chest of Henderson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ange tries to hold on but Henderson postures up. Henderson breaks from Ange's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ange regains half guard. Ange regains full guard. Nicely done. Henderson preventing the sweep. Ange lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henderson! Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Henderson regains half guard. Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ange trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ange controlling the action here. Ange moves into full mount! Henderson won't be happy about that! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orsini Ange dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ange scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ange stands up. Ange scores with a takedown into Henderson's guard. Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Ange works over Henderson with some ground and pound from guard. Ange stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson. Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Henderson wants to sweep here but Ange controlling him for the moment. Ange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ange tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance. Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orsini Ange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt and Ange counters with a two punch combo. Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Ange has taken the fight into the clinch. Henderson looking for a takedown. Orsini Ange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Henderson. Ange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ange as Henderson shoots in. Ange lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ange fails with a takedown attempt. Henderson shoots for a takedown but Ange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ange tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ange misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson shoots in but Ange avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ange changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Check out the look on Ange's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ange scoring with punches from side control. Ange stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet. Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Henderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ange drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Ange controls from within his opponent's guard. Ange slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ange trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henderson gets full guard. Ange forces his way into half guard. Henderson taking some punishment here, with Ange in his half guard. Ange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ange is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ange winds up and cracks Henderson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Henderson is looking to control Ange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted? Ange wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. Henderson is looking to control Ange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted? Ange moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ange tries to advance to mount but can't. Henderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Henderson struggling a bit here. Henderson is looking to reverse the position. Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ange landing strikes. Ange decides to stand back up. Ange steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ange shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Ange won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet. Henderson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Henderson pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orsini Ange dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ange drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ange wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. Ange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now. Ange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Henderson has momentary wrist control but Ange slips an elbow through the middle. Ange decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Henderson, up you get! Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ange counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard. Ange working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henderson's head. Henderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ange is controlling him. Ange gets to his feet. Henderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No luck for Ange with that takedown attempt. Ange feints and as Henderson raises his hands in defense, Ange changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ange trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ange. Henderson wants to stand but Ange is controlling the position. Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Henderson trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Ange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ange has a takedown stuffed. Henderson throws a head kick but Ange moves out of range.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
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. Henderson tries for a takedown but Ange circles away easily and Ange counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ange stands up out of the half guard. Ange looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ange drops an elbow to the side of Henderson's head. Henderson wants to control but Ange is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head. Henderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ange wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Orsini Ange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Ange any problems. Ange makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orsini Ange. That's going to take a lot out of him. Henderson tries to clinch up but Ange circles away and keeps his distance. Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Ange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ange moves into range and clinches up with Henderson. Ange has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Henderson is trying to keep an underhook but Ange manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ange working the head and body with strikes. Ange with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ground and pound from Ange. Ange slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead. Ange thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head. Henderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Ange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around? The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ange tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Ange is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ange is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Ange is working to get back to half guard.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Henderson punishing his opponent with strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ange is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action. Henderson blocks Ange's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Orsini Ange showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ange has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orsini Ange!
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energy
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