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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Albeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Henson (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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220 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Tank Albeit!
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, Gavin Henson !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Albeit avoids it really well and circles away.
Henson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Albeit looking to control.
Henson connects with a couple of short punches.
Albeit keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
Albeit wants to control but Henson passes easily into half guard.
Albeit tries to roll over but Henson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albeit moves into full guard.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Albeit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henson forces his way into half guard.
Henson is looking to take a break and control but Albeit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albeit is working to get back to half guard.
Albeit squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Albeit wants to control but Henson is having none of it.
Henson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Albeit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albeit tries to get out of the position.
Henson tries to control but Albeit wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albeit is working to get back to half guard.
Albeit looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Henson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Henson trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson controlling well, preventing Albeit from escaping the position.
Albeit controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Henson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Henson controlling well, preventing Albeit from escaping the position.
Henson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henson looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albeit trying to control the action but Henson just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Henson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Albeit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henson is concentrating on defense, preventing Albeit from advancing position.
Henson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Albeit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Albeit is trying to control the action in half guard but Henson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Albeit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Albeit's back!
Henson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Albeit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albeit looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henson .
Albeit trying to control the hands but Henson won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Henson .
Albeit looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Albeit is taking damage to the body and head.
Henson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Henson is breathing heavily.
Albeit fending off the submission attempt from Henson .
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!
Henson looking to break Albeit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Albeit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Henson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Henson keeps control of the position as Albeit tries to break free.
Albeit is working hard here to advance position.
Henson throwing sloppy strikes.
Henson controlling well, preventing Albeit from escaping the position.
Henson trying to control.
I really don't envy Albeit right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Albeit! Can he survive? No! He's out! Henson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gavin Henson !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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