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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is American Bad Ass. Mike Henderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and bounces Henderson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Varvaskoukku postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varvaskoukku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Henderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson is looking to stand up but Varvaskoukku won't let him.
Varvaskoukku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Varvaskoukku looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Henderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mike Henderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varvaskoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varvaskoukku moves away.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Varvaskoukku looks to clinch
and Varvaskoukku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Varvaskoukku gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henderson is looking to regain half guard here but Varvaskoukku keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varvaskoukku.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Henderson misses.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henderson slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Varvaskoukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Varvaskoukku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson wants to slow Varvaskoukku down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Henderson.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Varvaskoukku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
No luck for Varvaskoukku with that takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Henderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Henderson jabs at Varvaskoukku's body.
Mike Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Varvaskoukku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Varvaskoukku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Varvaskoukku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Varvaskoukku's head but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku is breathing heavily.
Henderson cracks Varvaskoukku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku blocks a low kick nicely.
Henderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Varvaskoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varvaskoukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Varvaskoukku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Varvaskoukku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson lands a jab to Varvaskoukku's midsection.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku checks it.
Varvaskoukku misses with a wild body shot.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt
and Henderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson leaves Varvaskoukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson tries to land a leg kick but Varvaskoukku saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson thuds a left hand into Varvaskoukku's body.
Henderson jabs Varvaskoukku right on the nose. Varvaskoukku blinks but takes it well.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson wants to slow Varvaskoukku down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Varvaskoukku lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson leaves Varvaskoukku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Henderson swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Varvaskoukku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Varvaskoukku fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Varvaskoukku on that attempt.
Varvaskoukku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Varvaskoukku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson scores with a head kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henderson but Henderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Varvaskoukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varvaskoukku. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Varvaskoukku drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Varvaskoukku is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Henderson just wasn't active enough.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Varvaskoukku persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Varvaskoukku shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the ropes. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Varvaskoukku's ribs.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Varvaskoukku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Varvaskoukku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Henderson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Varvaskoukku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Henderson blocks nicely.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rainer Varvaskoukku just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A good leg kick by Henderson.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Varvaskoukku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Varvaskoukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a big elbow.
Varvaskoukku thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Varvaskoukku throws some wild stikes that Henderson manages to avoid easily.
Varvaskoukku controlling from mount.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Varvaskoukku's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Henderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku unloads with some shots from mount but Henderson bucks and avoids them well.
Varvaskoukku throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Varvaskoukku has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Henderson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Varvaskoukku tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Varvaskoukku looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku thowing shots but they're missing.
Varvaskoukku goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Henderson turns into him and now he's in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Varvaskoukku throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varvaskoukku is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henderson escapes and throws Varvaskoukku's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson throws a leg kick but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Henderson swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku wants to slow Henderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Varvaskoukku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varvaskoukku somewhat.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Varvaskoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Varvaskoukku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Varvaskoukku's knee but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku dives in and scores a takedown into Henderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson managing to control the position.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Varvaskoukku tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Henderson.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the ropes.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Varvaskoukku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varvaskoukku.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and bounces Henderson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rainer Varvaskoukku.
I think Varvaskoukku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Mike Henderson!
The fight ends as a draw!
Mike Henderson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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