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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Webb!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Webb is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Henderson wants to control for a moment but Webb uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Webb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Webb is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Webb is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Henderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Henderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Webb looks gassed!
Henderson controls the position from side control.
Webb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Henderson trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Webb!
Henderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Webb has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Webb!
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Webb passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Webb doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a single leg into guard. Webb didn't expect that.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Webb is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Webb is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Webb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Webb's thigh. Webb counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson drops back looking for a leg! Webb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webb manages to kick Henderson off! Henderson jumps back into Webb's guard.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Webb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard.
Chad Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Webb off! Webb jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking for a triangle here but Webb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets back to full guard.
Webb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Henderson dives on top into guard.
Henderson is pushing down on Webb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Webb is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Webb has given up his back. Will we see Henderson going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Webb is staying active underneath Henderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henderson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Webb is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Henderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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