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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
19 - 36 - 0 |
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144 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands with a hook. Pending tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pending takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pending looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pending is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Pending avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Henderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pending is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pending actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Pending's hands, connecting with Pending's forehead.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Pending actively working from the bottom here.
Pending has hold of Henderson's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pending slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pending looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into side control.
Henderson controlling the position.
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!
Henderson working away.
Pending is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pending tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Pending looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Pending is defending well.
Pending on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pending is looking to improve his position.
Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pending displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pending counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Pending might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pending wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henderson has Pending pulled in close to control his posture.
Pending drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henderson!
Henderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pending has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Henderson but great work by Pending.
Henderson is not content to let Pending control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pending.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pending takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pending sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Henderson.
Henderson throws a body punch but Pending moves out of range.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Pending's belly button to the back.
Pending changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Pending manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pending at a distance.
Henderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Henderson with a hook.
Pending throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Fyodor Pending is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Henderson lands a takedown into guard.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pending has wrist control.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pending keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Pending has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pending throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Henderson escapes and throws Pending's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Henderson is putting a hurting on Pending here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pending takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pending gets back to half guard.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Pending's hands, connecting with Pending's forehead.
Pending is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Pending tightening his grip on Henderson, looking for the choke.
Pending working for a choke but Henderson reverses nicely into Pending 's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pending looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
Henderson trying to control but Pending is working from the bottom.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pending has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pending looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Pending's brow.
Pending is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is in close to Pending's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pending's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 moves into the clinch.
Henderson has picked Pending up - he's going for a ride! Henderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pending is trying to get back to full guard.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Pending wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Pending trying to control but Henderson postures up.
Henderson uses his free foot to push down on Pending's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pending.
Henderson wants to finish this one by submission but Pending is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Henderson.
Joe Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pending is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pending is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson breaks from Pending's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pending is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Henderson looking to finish Pending with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pending!
Henderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pending's face.
Henderson landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pending tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pending regains half guard.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pending is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pending looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pending taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Henderson is nestled in close to Pending, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson is trying to control. Pending wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Pending's head.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pending defends it well.
Pending has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Henderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Henderson!
Pending is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Pending with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joe Henderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson cracks Pending with a big elbow.
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Pending is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pending keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pending takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fyodor Pending has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henderson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Henderson!
Joe Henderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'thanks for the opportunity, my opponent fought well, but today was my day.,I'm old, but I am still the "Pitbull".'.
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energy
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hype
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