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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thierry Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chaos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z78q_yvMYuQ. Henry has chosen Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thierry Henry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.
Chaos closes the distance and clinches up with Henry, looking for a takedown. Chaos pushes Henry against the cage but Henry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaos's waist but Chaos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henry off to one side.
Henry shoots in for a takedown but Chaos shows good takedown defense.
Henry tries to clinch up.
Henry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaos pinned against the cage. Chaos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos swinging wildly here.
Chaos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henry counters with a left and a right that stings Chaos.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaos is defended easily by Henry.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry stuffs the takedown.
Chaos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henry swivels and escapes.
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henry finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Henry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henry works over Chaos's head and body with a nice combination.
Henry keeps the fight on the outside.
Henry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with an outside leg kick.
Henry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry winds up and cracks Chaos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chaos has one foot on Henry's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ultimate Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henry is in close to Chaos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chaos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry lands a couple of elbows.
Chaos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaos tries to get out of the position.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Henry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henry clinches.
Chaos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chaos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Chaos misses
and Henry counters with a one-two to the body.
Chaos fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry cracks the inside of Chaos's front leg.
Henry throws a right and a left that Chaos avoids nicely.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henry clinches.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Chaos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Chaos's takedown attempt.
Henry lands a hook that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos jumps guard but Henry stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chaos working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Chaos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
Henry throws a series of punches but Chaos avoids them all with ease.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henry.
Chaos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henry avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
Henry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Henry duly obliges.
Ultimate Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chaos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henry tries to avoid it but Chaos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henry to the ground. Henry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henry counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thierry Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thierry Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry shoots for a takedown but Chaos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaos. That one must have hurt.
Chaos swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chaos's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chaos stands up and beckons Henry to his feet.
Chaos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chaos has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Chaos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaos's sensitive parts.
Chaos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chaos somewhat.
Chaos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry looks to land a combination. Chaos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chaos's guard.
Henry won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Henry isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Chaos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Ultimate Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thierry Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henry landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thierry Henry.
Well Henry 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thierry Henry!
Thierry Henry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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