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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Glover was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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133 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Glover!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Glover is trying to stand up here but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Glover pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glover has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Glover tries to kick Henderson off but Henderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Henderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Henry Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Henderson counters with a three punch combo that has Glover backing up. Glover nods at Henderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Glover is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Henderson moves into full mount! Glover won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Henderson has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover is keeping busy.
Henderson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Glover taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benson Henderson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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