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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
28
210 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seinfeld tries to grapple but his opponent circles and The Third holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The Third breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Third decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Seinfeld wants to get back to his feet. Seinfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Third is working away from the top position though. The Third stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. The Third scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Seinfeld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Third. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Seinfeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Third with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Third has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground. Seinfeld wants to clinch but The Third slips to the side and The Third counters with a shoot takedown. Seinfeld fights it but they end up in guard. The Third preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seinfeld wants to stand but The Third is controlling the position. The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground. The Third clinches up with Seinfeld and pushes him back against the cage. The Third has Seinfeld pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Third pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Seinfeld tumbling to the mat - The Third dives into Seinfeld's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Third won't allow Seinfeld to sweep him here. The Third showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Seinfeld looking to control.
The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The Third is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Seinfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - The Third advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Seinfeld wants to control but The Third is keeping busy and won't allow it. Seinfeld tries to kick The Third off in order to stand up. The Third Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Third controlling the position. The Third cracks Seinfeld with an elbow. That is naaassty. The Third tries to advance to mount but can't. The Third prevents Seinfeld from escaping the position. The Third cracks Seinfeld with a big elbow. Seinfeld tries to bench press The Third off him but The Third keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Third tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Third has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The Third decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seinfeld to his feet. The Third gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The Third blocks an uppercut.
The Third tries to pull guard but Seinfeld holds him up against the cage and eventually The Third drops back down to his feet.
The Third manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Third holds on and takes a little breather. Seinfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Third has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seinfeld has managed to get both his arms back between The Third's legs - danger averted. Seinfeld wants to stand but The Third has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The Third is pulling down on Seinfeld's head to control his posture. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The Third has a closed guard, preventing Seinfeld from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Third dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seinfeld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The Third avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Third shoots in and bounces Seinfeld off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The Third seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seinfeld for as long as he can get away with. Seinfeld pulls The Third in to control the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The Third is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground. Seinfeld wants to clinch and The Third moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Third is working for takedown but Seinfeld is calmly controlling the position for now. The Third will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seinfeld up against the cage. The Third manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The Third working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seinfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seinfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Seinfeld trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Third's guard. The Third uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Henry The Third is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The Third closes the distance and pushes Seinfeld back into the cage. The Third has clasped his hands together around Seinfeld's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seinfeld is trying to buck The Third off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A control attempt from Seinfeld but he's now mounted! The Third content just to control the position here. Seinfeld wants to hold on but The Third pushes him away. The Third punishing his opponent with strikes. The Third sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Seinfeld is trying desperately to improve position. The Third stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Seinfeld tries to clinch but The Third is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seinfeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but The Third slips the punch. Seinfeld darts in trying to clinch and The Third counters with a nice double leg into guard. The Third postures up in Seinfeld's guard and throws a big left but Seinfeld blocks it. Seinfeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Third is controlling him. Seinfeld has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Third has passed into side control.
The Third just content to control the position. Seinfeld tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Seinfeld is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Third is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Seinfeld tries to break free.
The Third lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Seinfeld hold on?!
Seinfeld looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. The Third is landing with strikes from the back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The Third biding his time, controlling Seinfeld. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Third dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Seinfeld tries to clinch but fails miserably and The Third moves into the clinch. The Third tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seinfeld just stands there and leans against the cage. Seinfeld looks to throw an elbow but misses. The Third slows down the pace here.
The Third is looking for a takedown. Seinfeld is trying to force a seperation but The Third has the dominant position. The Third misses with a punch to the body.
The Third goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seinfeld prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Third. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seinfeld tries to work over The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Seinfeld lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Third backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seinfeld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Third.
The Third blocks a body shot from Seinfeld. The Third wants to take the fight to the mat but Seinfeld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Seinfeld tries to circle away but The Third has him pinned against the cage. The Third is trying to break free. Seinfeld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The Third fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seinfeld using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seinfeld missing with knees to the body.
The Third is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seinfeld can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Third is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seinfeld is keeping busy. Seinfeld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Third is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seinfeld's half guard. The Third prevents Seinfeld from improving his position. Seinfeld trying to control but The Third postures up.
The Third wants to control but Seinfeld is keeping him busy. This has been an exciting period of action! The Third looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Third stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Seinfeld to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seinfeld tries to clinch but The Third is having none of it. A momentary lapse in concentration from Seinfeld enables The Third to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seinfeld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Seinfeld is looking to sweep but instead, The Third has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seinfeld is just riding it out for now. The Third eventually gives up the hold. The Third slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Third wants to control but Seinfeld is keeping him busy. The Third missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The Third postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Seinfeld to stand up. Seinfeld tries to clinch up. The Third misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Third scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jerry Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Third missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Seinfeld tries to roll over but The Third keeps him under control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Seinfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Seinfeld with the active half guard here but The Third passes nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry The Third showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Third, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Third!
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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
74% |
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