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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks comes to the cage accompanied by x. Suhonen has chosen Lentävä Kalakukko as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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192 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Hendricks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suhonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hendricks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suhonen somewhat.
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendricks showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suhonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hendricks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suhonen is pressing down on Hendricks 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hendricks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suhonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suhonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suhonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Hendricks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suhonen is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Suhonen wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suhonen is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Hendricks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suhonen on the ground.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Suhonen won't allow it.
Suhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Suhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Suhonen is pressing down on Hendricks 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hendricks controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hendricks passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks stalling.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Suhonen's hands, connecting with Suhonen's forehead.
Suhonen trying to control here.
Suhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suhonen tries to get to full guard but Hendricks has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks moves into full mount! Suhonen won't be happy about that!
Suhonen controls the position.
Suhonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hendricks unloading with bombs!
Hendricks cracks Suhonen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suhonen is looking to escape.
Hendricks prevents Suhonen from getting the reversal.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suhonen is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks content just to control the position here.
Hendricks prevents Suhonen from getting the reversal.
Suhonen is squirming around, avoiding Hendricks 's attempts to control the action.
Suhonen is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendricks has a good base and remains in mount.
Suhonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suhonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Hendricks 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick from Suhonen lands but Hendricks takes it in his stride.
Suhonen gets caught flat footed, as Hendricks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suhonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suhonen looking for subs off his back but Hendricks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Suhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks working Suhonen over with strikes.
Hendricks is trying to control. Suhonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Suhonen won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen is looking to improve his position.
Hendricks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Suhonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendricks is trying to control the action in half guard but Suhonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suhonen gets full guard.
Hendricks preventing the sweep.
Suhonen keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Suhonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricardo Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suhonen is keeping the position for now.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks wants to control from the top but Suhonen keeps moving.
Suhonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suhonen trying to control the position.
Suhonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hendricks has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Suhonen won't allow it.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Suhonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suhonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suhonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hendricks controls the pace.
Hendricks looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hendricks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suhonen is keeping the position for now.
Suhonen is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Suhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hendricks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Hendricks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hendricks throws a low kick but Suhonen moves out of range easily.
Hendricks cracks Suhonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hendricks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Suhonen!
Suhonen is in a horrible position here. Hendricks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hendricks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hendricks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suhonen is working to get back to half guard.
Hendricks tries to control but Suhonen wriggling away.
Hendricks with a couple of short strikes.
Suhonen is squirming around, avoiding Hendricks 's attempts to control the action.
Hendricks is really struggling to control Suhonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suhonen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
Hendricks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendricks wants to stand but Suhonen is controlling the position.
Suhonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hendricks controls Suhonen momentarily but Suhonen frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Hendricks .
Hendricks throws a push kick but Suhonen slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Severi Suhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suhonen tries to sprawl but Hendricks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suhonen wants to get back to full guard.
Suhonen trying to control from the bottom.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suhonen tries to roll over but Hendricks keeps him under control.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Suhonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Suhonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suhonen manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suhonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks trying to control the position from guard on top but Suhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suhonen keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Hendricks trying to control but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
Suhonen striking off his back but it's not causing Hendricks any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Hendricks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suhonen's head.
Suhonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hendricks trying to control but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
Suhonen is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Severi Suhonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suhonen keeping full guard, as Hendricks tries to pass.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendricks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Hendricks !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricardo Hendricks waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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