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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Posle Leare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dan Henderson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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209 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
232 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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 Montreal, Posle Leare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Henderson! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Posle Leare has been cut. Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leare swats him away and circles back towards the center. Henderson tries for a takedown but Leare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leare is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Leare circles away and we're back to standing. Henderson looks to clinch and Leare moves into the clinch. Henderson being controlled against the cage. Leare looking for a takedown. Henderson letting Leare take a breather here. Leare pulls guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Henderson is fighting to break Leare's control of his arms but Leare is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Henderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leare is keeping the position for now. Leare kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet. Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat. Posle Leare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson. The fight moves into the clinch position. Henderson jumps guard but Leare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Leare is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henderson can't fight it off and eventually Leare manages to take the fight to the floor. Henderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Henderson is working an open guard so Leare takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leare throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range. Leare has managed to clinch.
Henderson is working for takedown but Leare is calmly controlling the position for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leare keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Leare tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
No luck for Leare with that takedown attempt. Leare clinches with his opponent.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The referee calls for Leare to work.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Henderson.
Leare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Henderson has him pressed against the cage. Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Leare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Leare has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Leare is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Henderson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Leare off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Posle Leare!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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