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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Dtom (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
Solid Muay Thai
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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 Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nai Khanom Dtom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Henderson blocks the low kick.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dtom circles away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dtom swivels and escapes.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Dtom sprawls well.
Dtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dtom throws a nice head kick!
Dtom throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dtom slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Dtom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dtom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dtom.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Dtom.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dtom tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Dtom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Dtom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nai Khanom Dtom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dtom avoids the head kick by Henderson.
Dtom looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dtom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson tries to work over Dtom's front leg with a kick but Dtom checks it.
Dtom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dtom lands a head kick!
Dtom lands with a nice body kick.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dtom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dtom tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dtom delivers a nice body kick.
Dtom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
That kick from Dtom tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Dtom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dtom - the referee stops the clock and Henderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dtom. Henderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dtom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henderson. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Dtom.
A good leg kick by Dtom.
Dtom connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid body kick from Dtom.
Dtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dtom clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Dtom.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Dtom struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Dtom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dtom looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dtom tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson has managed to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Henderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Henderson jumps guard but Dtom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dtom misses with a body punch.
Dtom misses with some punches.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Dtom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Dtom is controlling him.
Henderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dtom pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dtom throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dtom lands a head kick!
Dtom tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Dtom connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dtom throws a big shot that misses.
Dtom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Dtom.
Dtom tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nai Khanom Dtom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dtom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dtom as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dtom scores with a head kick. Henderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Dtom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dtom connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dtom.
Dtom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dtom.
Dtom lands a nice looking body kick.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dtom thumps Henderson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dtom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dtom. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Dtom feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Dtom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dtom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dtom lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dtom.
Dtom misses with a knee to the head.
Dtom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dtom misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Henderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but Dtom has him pressed against the cage.
Dtom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
Dtom 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.
Dtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dtom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Dtom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dtom counters with a head kick. That will keep Henderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dtom throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dtom scores with a head kick. Henderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Henderson is rocked!
Dtom throws a leg kick that misses.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dtom.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dtom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dtom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Dtom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Dtom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dtom stuffs the takedown attempt from Henderson. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dtom tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dtom lands with a slapping head kick.
Dtom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
Dtom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Dtom.
Dtom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Dtom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dtom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dtom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henderson takes a step back to recover.
Dtom lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dtom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dtom scores with a leg kick.
Dtom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson slips a jab from Dtom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dtom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dtom.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dtom!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dtom.
Dtom thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Dtom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Dtom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dtom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dtom.
A jab from Dtom misses.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dtom sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dtom lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dtom lands a head kick!
Dtom throws a hook to the side of Henderson's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dtom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nai Khanom Dtom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dtom 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nai Khanom Dtom!
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